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    SAND IMPACTED (?) OVERHEAT - 175 JOHNSON OUTBOARD

    1989 175 Johnson. It runs fine until temp warms up to the point where the thermostats are supposed to open. Then, the temp rises rapidly, and the overheat horn sounds.<br /><br />I've removed the old thermostats (they were clogged with sand and grit) and replaced them with new, clean...
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    OMC SEA DRIVE COMPATIBILITY WITH OUTBOARD LINKAGE

    I have an 1985 V-6 2.5 litre OMC Sea Drive (1CBXCRA) on my boat (a Cobia Triton 228 WAC). I am considering removing the Sea Drive, installing a bracket, and then repowering with a 150-175 horsepower Johnson or Evinrude (Bombardier) outboard.<br /><br />Will my current OMC Sea Drive stuff...
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