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    spun propeller?

    Ok, Hopefully this is my last post about my ordeal, which turned out to be a pretty useful lesson about props and hitting rock bottom on the Intracostal Waterway. Bought a new Prop, same diameter but went down from 23P to 21P. Keeping the old prop (now fitted with new rubber hub) and socket...
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    spun propeller?

    I have a Maxum 1800 SR3 with Mercruiser 4.3L. Yesterday I hit a rock pile on the ICW in South Carolina. We were traveling just above idle speed. Engine seems fine, but after it happened propeller seemed to be slipping for a few seconds, then completely stopped spinning (engaging) in forward or...
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    Hot at Low RPM, Now water in Cylinders 3 and 6.

    Re: Hot at Low RPM, Now water in Cylinders 3 and 6. http://www.**********/parts/search/OMC/SternDrive/1988/432APRGDP/EXHAUST%20%26%20COOLING/parts.html
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    Hot at Low RPM, Now water in Cylinders 3 and 6.

    Hey guys. Need a hand here. First boat, still learning. Bought an '88 OMC 4.3L V6 on 17ft Sunbird. Guy I bought it from had an overheat that melted the left breather hose to the flame arrestor. Apparently the manifold got really hot. Anyway, I changed the impeller, flushed all the water...
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