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  1. Nivekt

    Issue setting dwell/dwell meter issue

    My dwell meter wont give me a dwell readout when cranking the engine with my remote starter. I have all the leads removed from the - side of the coil. The green from the dwell meter is hooked up to the - and I have the black/ground lead of the dwell meter clipped on to my alternator. I do have...
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    Stringer shift cable housing disassembly question

    Re: Stringer shift cable housing disassembly question I know there are a couple members here that have made their own tool for this job. F14CRAZY and Dothedew both say they have made one. I doubt you will find the original tool(OMC part no. 909881) as I have been searching for it for months...
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    Pushing stringer cable through intermediate

    Ive done this once or twice before with success, but this time I cant get the cable to push through without bunching up at the last few inches. Ive tried my usual tricks of water based lube and/or soapy water and nothing is working. The hole in the intermediate is clean. Does anyone have any...
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    Replacing belts '79 OMC 260-HELP!

    Nevermind! Problem fixed. Please delete post.
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    Replacing SBC 350

    I have needed to replace the 350 in my boat for a few months now ever since I discovered a crack in the block from improper winterization. I've been keeping an eye on my local Craiglist for a while in the off chance a good used motor comes available. This just popped up yesterday: 1974 SBC 350...
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    Old teleflex oil pressure gauge

    Before I pulled my motor I noticed that my oil pressure gauge would bounce all over the place when the engine was running. I never did any thorough tests, but before I put this motor back together I wanted to put a new sending unit in. The only problem is I cant determine which type of sending...
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    Oil pressure sending unit

    Is there a difference between marine oil pressure sending units manufactured by companies like Sierra and their automotive equivalents? The marine units seem to be double the price of the ones bought from say, Jegs or Summit. Here are the examples I'm talking about: Marine Unit: Oil Pressure...
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    Oil pan baffle/windage tray SBC 350

    I'm getting a remanufactured long block soon and it will not have the studs installed for my oil pan baffle. Is there any risk, once I receive this motor, in replacing the main cap bolts on the new motor with my studs to mount my baffle? See pic of old setup for reference. Thank you.
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    Mystery fuel line ID

    This fuel line runs from the outlet line coming from my tank to my fuel filter. It needs to be replaced, but other than the line type itself(1/4" ID Type A) I dont know the fitting type to search for when looking for a replacement. Is it a custom job? The fittings rotate and I need that with...
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    Engine replacement confusion '79 GM350

    So I've been shopping around for a replacement for my '79 OMC 260(GM 350) and while I can get a remanufactured marine long block for $1500 from Carolina Machine, I would rather try to save the coin and get a good used block for much less. Of course this brings up the variable of having the...
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    Fuel line replacement options, thread and fitting sizes and types

    I would like to replace all three of my fuel lines pictured. They are old and ugly and the black rubber one coming from the tank is leaking slightly. I would like to replace them all with steel braided lines but I dont know where to start. Are the sizes of the fittings standard? If so, what are...
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    Adapter housing exhaust flapper cracked/broken

    See picture below. How big of an issue is this? With the high rise of the exhaust elbows, is there really a risk of water getting back up and in to the exhaust? This is on the starboard side.
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    Should I replace my alternator?

    Boat info is in my signature. I am beginning the partial disassembly of my engine in preparation for replacement. After I removed my alternator I decided that it needed cleaning and fresh paint. The alternator is an original part(Prestolite ALK 6222Y) but I do not know if it is THE original...
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    Stringer 400 & 800 Hydro and Full mechanical friends group

    I would like to compile a list of members who specifically operate with the Stringer 400 and 800 Hydro and Full mechanical drives. This way we can bounce ideas/suggestions/fixes off one another. I find it a little difficult to weed through the posts of those with Cobra or Electric shift setups...
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    Removing OMC 260(GM 350 V8) technique problems, etc.

    Boat: Cobalt 18TH My block is cracked and needs to be replaced. I have a local engine builder that will supply me with a remanufactured longblock for around $1500. I patched the block up with epoxy and while the crack does not appear to extend into the cylinder wall(no water in crankcase...
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    Bent skeg. Stringer 800.

    My skeg has a bend in it that causes the boat to drift at low speeds. At high speed it is not noticeable. Is there a safe way to bend this straight or would adjusting the trim tab to offset the drift be my best method to cure this? Thanks.
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    Picked up spare Stringer Lower gear case....

    Was able to score this for next to nothing. I have no need for it currently but just wanted to have some spare parts if I ever need them. Its a little beat up and there is a crack in the housing that had a bunch of epoxy gooped all over it. I scraped off the epoxy and sanded the area around the...
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    Upper gearcase seal replacement on '79 Stringer 800

    My seals are leaking and its time to replace them. The water intrusion is pretty bad. After one trip out on the lake the upper gear oil will turn completely milky. I pressure tested it and it will not hold for any length of time. I did notice that the air would leak out around the exhaust...
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    Replacing straight rollers and alternatives/upgrades(PICS)

    My trailer has two straight rollers. I would like to replace them as well as the shafts. From the measurements I took the other day with the boat off, they appear to be 12 wide with 5/8" shafts. From what I can tell I would need to replace them with 12" x 2.5" x 5/8" rollers and then get the...
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    '79 Stringer 800 Greasing trunnion bearings and Trucourse Steering actuator

    Re: '79 Stringer 800 Greasing trunnion bearings and Trucourse Steering actuator It is number 81 on this exploded parts diagram. Part number 982083: Actuator and Valve Assembly. Picture isnt showing up so well. Let me try photobucket..... Much better.
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