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    Tilt woes 1976 OMC 165 HP

    I am having problems with the tilt in my 1976 electric shift OMC with a 250 ci GM engine. I have repaired it to the point that the the tilt motor turns the tilt worm wheel in the clutch housing but the clutch won't engage. I have shimmed the clutch assembly a little tighter but all it does is...
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    Fusable leads for OMC tilt motor

    I need a fused link that comes of an assist solenoid for the tilt motor on an OMC Stringer. It looks like a lump of melted rubber. My manual states that it is a 100 amp fuse. Can I just replace this with an inline fuse from a more modern era?
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    Prop questions

    Hi All, I have just bought my first boat and have lots of questions. The prop that is on the boat right now is pretty beat up so I am wanting to change it. After reading all the great info on this site I think I have enough knowledge to sart asking the right qustions. The boat is a 1976...
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    WOT in 165 OMC

    Hi there, I am a very newbie to boating and have my first question. I bought an old Reinell 190 with a GM straight 6 250ci engine. The prop is a little beat up and was looking to replace it. I can't seem to find the optimum RPM's in my Clymer's manual. The prop on it right now is a 13 inch x...
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