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    Lake Michigan Adventure AWESOME PLACE TO BE

    19' 1982 Galaxy bow rider Lake Michigan is a pup Go have fun any day , I couldnt find enough big boats to travel behind to find more fun!! Went 10 miles out no biggy. No worries. This old hooptie handled well. all in all traveled total of 40 miles all day. Only set back was a mishap while...
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    How do I find the hours on my 1982 galaxy?

    everyone has the hours but I cant seem to find where u find them. can you advise?
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    OMC Stringer

    so turns out there are some very intelligent ppl on iboats. the issue is when the others chime in and push you in the wrong direction. Thanks pros for all your info. Very helpful in my future journeys. In the future when I see things I know I wont even comment because even though I may have...
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    400/800 series sterndrive Shift question OMC OMC OMC

    I am starting to think OMC stands for O My Christ (why did I buy this thing) So I had some help from a buddy putting the sterndrive on the boat. I have the fully mechanical sterndrive. When I shift from N position to either Forward or Reverse position and I hear a click click...
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    Ok not again 2.5L OMC overheating now? what gives?

    Replaced and rebuilt the whole upper unit. Then ran in the driveway for about 30 mins with the muffs no problems. Pulled the boat home and had to change the oil so while I was running on muffs I noticed it was overheating. What gives? What could be the issue. Water is coming in fine, maybe its...
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    2.5 L 4 cl Question Please let me know where to order the gasket for this leak.

    The leak is when looking at the engine on the boat its on the right side of the motor (the side with the carb.) It seems to be leaking from the gasket. Since water flows through this I am guessing its the exaust manifold . Am I wrong? Please dont make fun of me this is why I am here looking for...
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    2.5 L 4 cl OMC INBOARD STARTER REPLACEMENT QUESTION

    SO I saw many threads on how the MARINE starter is the only starter you can put in on the motor. I go to autozone and napa and find out the motor is a 2.5 but the starter is a heavy duty found on most V8 engines. I found the exact replacement for my starter online also for 149$...
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    Type of Oil and how much ? OMC 400 HYDRO SHIFT (non electric)

    Hello again Wondering now I got my upper rebuilt and back on the lower what type of oil does it take? Any help would be appreciated OMC Stern Drive 400 series FULLY MECHANICAL Also how much is 64 oz correct?
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    400 series OMC question, Cables specifically on Sterndrive.

    Does anyone have a thread on how to change the two cables that go from the sterndrive to the engine . Care to share? I just recently purchased a 400 series that has the cables cut at the top . It appears someone crimped wires to the wires but they are no longer attached only the clamps are still...
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    1982 galaxy question Getting ready to run muffs got a >?

    So I got my sterndrive rebuilt and tested. I want to know when I put it on the engine a few things. The engine looks new, gas has been empty as well as oil and otherfluids. Of course I put the gas and oil in is there any other stuff I should do before I kick it over for the first time...
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    Who wants to help me out? OMC Stringer Outdrive FULLY MECHANICAL 1982

    SO I need some assistance for a few reasons. 1. I wish I never bought a boat I didnt take appart because then I would know how it goes back together. 2. The problem is I have no clue what OMC model I have . The repair manual specifies to repair 400/800 OMC stringer sterndrives. SO which is...
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    OMC Stern Drive Upper Gearcase Question

    Hello I was wondering if anyone would know how do I figure out what sterndrive I have? So when I order the parts for it I can get it right. The title says 150hp and the Sterndrive cover says OMC but not 400 or 800 the serial number is J287851 the model number unfortunatly is not readable. This...
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    OMC question Stern Drive specifically.

    Hello I just bought my first boat. Unfortunatly it was a I/O that has the stern drive taken appart. The good news is the owner took it appart and put in new barings and other stuff and just lost interest and money to put back together, Here is the issue.. He saw that the spline on the Water...
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    Water pump or impeller question .

    So I just bought my first boat. I guess I am not too smart but not too stupid as I bought one with a few things appart. The stern drive is removed and this water pump part . Its a 5 inch long 1 inch diameter thing that helps cool the engine. Is this the impeller? Its a 2.5 L 4 cylender engine...
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