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  1. strikemike

    OMC 307 V8 in Classic Reinell from 1073

    We have a OMC 307 with 225 HP and i'am looking for a new Cam. I was reading somewhere that OMC build the 225 HP 307's with hydraulic lifter... Is that thru? I was thinking of a COMP Xtreme Energy XE262H 218/224. Sound is actually: https://youtu.be/lIJJcPPEFVk
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    OMC V8 225HP - Changing Manifold from Roundlog to Center Riser

    After kind of Overheating i have to change my old Roundlog Manifolds to Center Riser Style. Get the old Manifolds of the Block was easy. Now i am looking for this on: Do they fit to my Chevy Block? I have to remove the Stud bolts from my block. And i need a new Thermostat Housing. Thanks for...
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    496 MAG with Electric Shift OMC Drive?

    Can i use a mercury 496 mag with my old Electric Shift OMC Drive? For how much HP is the OMC Drive rated? Thx Mike
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    Searching for Template for Enginemounts

    I have to rebuild my wooden Engine Mounts and now i'am looking for a template to drill the holes at the right place for the Engine. I have a 1973 OMC V8, 225 HP. The Engine is already pulled out of the Boat. thx
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    Outdrive Boots

    There are two kinds of transom seals. i think one with 21 holes and one with less holes. Like here: http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=SIE18-2767 I have also a Reinell Daycruiser:
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    Remove Impeller 225 HP Stringer

    I have removed the drive and will replace the impeller. But the four screws move zero. I've tried everything. I'm really at a loss. there is still a hot tip?
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    Right place for Hydraulic Bennett Trim Tab

    I bought a new set of Bennett Trim Tabs. Bennett says you should attach the flaps parallel to the hull. But I have now also seen many fast boats where the trim tabs are mounted horizontally. The bathing ladder, depending on the installation of the Trim Tabs in your way ... Is it possible to...
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    Classic Cuddy with Wakeboard Tower

    I'm considering to install a tower. Are there any "old boats" with Tower? Built in 1970 - 1980. I'm not sure what it looks like on my old boat. I have found nothing helpful. Thought of a Addict 1.3
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    Proflow PFE Polished Gilmer Belt Drive Kit

    Can i use this in my Stock 307?
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    70's Alaskan Hardtop overhaul

    This is my 2200 DayCruiser:
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    Top Speed Classic Daycruiser with 5L V8 225 HP

    How fast should our boat be with a OMC V8 and 225 HP? I want to test different propeller in the summer. It is a 1973 reinell rv2200 21 foot long 96 inch beam 50 inch depth 50 gal gas wt.3600 lbs. are more then 40 mph realistic? 15060010281_7b4b6feaaf_b.jpg
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    225 HP V8-Stringer: Oil in Coolant water.

    Our boat is over the winter in a hall. To test some stuff stands a large tub with antifreeze and water under the drive. So far, everything OK. After a short test, the (cooling) water turned black. It has a very light film of oil. The oil from the block is OK so far. Here I could find no water in...
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    Change OMC Small Block Round Log Style Exhaust Manifold to Riser Exhaust Manifold

    Can i change OMC Small Block Round Log Style Exhaust Manifolds to Riser Exhaust Manifolds? I have to replace my old Round Log Style Exhaust Manifolds and in the Next Step i want to build a Thru hull Exhaust. Thats why i need the Riser Exhaust Manifolds.
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    Source for colored steel braided Fuel Lines.

    hello , I 'm also looking for a good source for colored steel braided hoses. Need a Fuel line from the Fuelpump to carburetor. I have a 73 OMC V8 GM-Block. regards Mike
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    What OMC 5.0 1973 225 HO

    We have an '73 5 liter V8 with 225 hp OMC with GM block. Is that a 305 or 307? we have a 4-fold Quadrajet. Search for information about something Tuning. Heads etc. Unfortunately my english is not sooo good. Greetings from Germany. Mike
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    New Owner of a Reinell 22 from 73

    Any Classic Reinells from the '70s here?
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