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    OMC outdrive rebuild??

    Is it reasonable to think a mechanically inclined layperson could rebuild a 1977 400 OMC outdrive that's basically froze up?
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    Volvo Penta 290

    A Volvo Penta 290. What kind of engine-4..6..8..cyld. Anybody know about them? Expensive to replace or fix?
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    Sterndrive-need info

    How can you tell if an outdrive is good or not if the motor is pulled? It's an OMC don't know model on an IMP 18 runabout. Outdrive model 980065.
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    Old OMC outdrive??Help

    I got a chance to get a pretty good deal on a trailor, maybe junk motor, for sure junk boat and a questionable complete outdrive. TheOMC outdr is SX _i254 model #980065. How old is this unit? How can I tell if it's worth a crap? What kinds of outdrives will this replace...assuming...of...
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    Twin 115 Evinrudes

    I'm new to boating but mechanically inclined. I want all the boat my 6 cylinder pickup will pull for not much money. I'm looking at a boat with twin 115 evinrudes 1976 model. Other than compression and a sea trial what should I look for...or should I get I/O's. I plan to fish in the gulf of mex...
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