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    1984 OMC Stringer: Battery drains almost instantly when lowering outdrive

    I have a 1984 Rinker with an 3.0 OMC Stringer out drive. Purchased boat from someone who had partially restored the boat, mainly the cosmetics (upholstery, etc...) He said he had replaced the plugs and wires but I am not sure of the type or quality at time of writing this. I Bought and...
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    What lubes and where on OMC outdrive

    Recently purchased a 1984 Rinker with a 3.0 liter OMC engine and outdrive. I have no experience with OMC outdrives and there seems to be several fill and drain ports on the outdrive in addition to the usual lower unit ports. Attached are pictures. The two ports on the top portion of the...
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    What is a Mercury 225 I/O

    There seems to be so much misinformation on sites like Craigslist when sellers post information about motor in a boat. I am looking at a 1984 Four Winns 19ft. that the seller has listed with a Mercury 225 I/O. Can anyone tell me is that the displacement, H.P. or what? What is it, a 3.0, 3.7...
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