Recent content by idesign

  1. I

    Removing section of bowrider

    Hi Question I am redoing my boat . Turning in to proper fishing boat . Is it ok I cut the left side of boat. The whole section where windshield n fish finder is . Want to have more space in boat .
  2. I

    1986 OMC 3.0 Vs 1980 OMC 3.0 engine question

    Guys my boat is 1986 & has OMC 3.0 with OMC Cobra stern drive. Didn't winterized properly & it cracked internally. I found another boat .It is 1980.It has same 3.0 OMC engine but sterndrive is older OMC. Is that going to be issue .Is 1986&1980 engine mount same.I am swapping engine only .My...
  3. I

    buying water flooded boat? need your opinion

    guys can some1 tell me anything about buying flooded boat.how bad does it goes when it sinks.does it burn all wiring's.i am sure motor is fried once it sinks in water.there is some good deals on good boat.would be interested in buying flooded boat and putting on new motor if it works.can some1...
  4. I

    Oil Milky in OMC 3 Liter + Over flow from oil cap --Pls Help

    guys i have OMC 3 liter.I was driving in lake yesterday and noticed loss in performance.It looked like engine was stall anytime.I opened the engine cover and noticed milky oil overflowed from oil cap on top on engine.That is where i think the oil overflowed and spilled on engine. The oil is very...
  5. I

    Starter swtich not working-OMC 3 LT

    Hello Guys I have 17foot Doral boat.It is OMC 3 liter.Boat was running fine last year before winter.Today i tried to get it ready for summer.Every thing is fine .Tilt/Trim working.but starter swtich is not working.when i crank nothing happens.I tried manually cracking starter using screwdriver...
  6. I

    Is 10W-30 or SAE 30 same & Itming for octane 91 gas

    My OMC manual says SAE 30 for engine oil.My friend is recomending me putting Royal Purple SAE 30 oil.I am not able to find this oil here in Toronto.SO can i put Royal Purple 10w30 instead of straight 30 weight.Please let me know.Thank you
  7. I

    OMC 3 Liter Engine -Knocking sound coming & Fuel issue

    Guys my original 1987 OMC engine block got cracked.I got older 1980 OMC 3 liter.Got engine block swapped.Engine is running good.When i am running at slow speed it is ok.But when i am trying to run faster like 10MPH+ i can hear some knocking or clicking sound coming from engine.I dont know if it...
  8. I

    Honda BF9 9.9Hp 4 Stroke running problem.

    Guys i have above motor.It starts in first pull.After it starts it idels for 2-3 minutes and it shuts off.Also when motor starts and i run on full rpm it runs for about minutes then it fires .same sound comes like it comes from car silencer.then motor quickly goes to low rpm and it dies.can any1...
  9. I

    2002 Honda 4 stroke left flat on ground-oil leak.need advice

    Guys i didnt had stand so i left my new purchased outbord flat on ground.After few days i went back to my garage to checkout and saw some engine oil leak from some where.i made the outbaord standing and cleaned leaked oil.now i kept it standing.so my question is it normal.or do i i do do some...
  10. I

    2002 Honda BF9 9.9Hp 4 Stroke Electric Start installation

    Guys i got Honda 9.9HP 4 Stroke motor.It has both manul & electirc start feature.Can any1 tell me how do i get the electric start working.where can i buy kit where i can just install and will be able to start motor only.I have seen side mount kit for this motor which includes everything but it...
  11. I

    Can OMC 3 liter engine block cracked fixed with this 2 method below

    Can any tell me if 2 methood listed below can be used to fix cracked engine block.will it work.pls let me know.thx http://www.ehow.com/how_2116361_repair-engine-block.html
  12. I

    Which model is OMC Model # 99024450

    Guys i have OMC 3 liter Model#302APARY.Engine block is cracked. I got hold of new OMC engine model #99024450.The engine looks same.Can any1 tell me if the engine i got model #99024450 block will fit my engine.The guys i got told me it is 1979 engine and mine is 1988.Pls let me know.Thank you
  13. I

    Need boat serice manual.Have 2 model #.pls help

    Guys i have problem with my motor.It is OMC 3.0 LT.i need to buy service manual for it.I have two model # written on engine sticker.below is info Model#302APARY Sr#T0982206 There is another sticker below the above serial # which says Model#985042 Sr#T0512860 So can any1 tell me which one is...
  14. I

    Do-It-Yourself Winterizing Flush Kit ?

    I saw browsing through website part section and found this "Do-It-Yourself Winterizing Flush Kit" .Looks very easy to winterize. So is this process ok to winterize or should i open the drain plug and drain water out.Which1 is preferable.let me know.thank you
  15. I

    OMC speed question

    Guys i have 17.5ft Doral bowridder.It has OMC 3 liter 4 cylinder inboard & OMC Cobra outdrive.It is new used boat i bought and have question about speed.I tested that day in lake Ontario and it reached max 30mph.I sounded little less with this big engine inside.I have read people going 40 mph...
See more
Top