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  1. matt167

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    Just leave the gap and plugs at spec. Which if it’s 32, then run that. The flame front in the chamber is right with those timings. Points in boats were common far longer than autos and the reason is reliability
  2. matt167

    Fuel dumping in 5.0 cobra 1994 mechanical pump, not electric.

    It’s a pretty common thing to do in an old auto engine.. but a boat engine is climbing a hill all the time. Under a complete load at all times in other words.. you don’t want to run on the raggedy edge with a boat. A hotter coil doesn’t ‘need’ a bigger gap, the plug gets an arc, the energy not...
  3. matt167

    1957 Brooklure 1200 made by Gale/omc

    I had to look it up. Appears the entire line was manufactured by OMC and sold through Spiegle. So parts should be available. Post some pictures of the motor and power head so we can identify which motor it’s cousin to
  4. matt167

    Doing lack of maintenance repair on Ariens 1128 snowblower.

    I like that little 24E. Pretty amazing Thats a rare thing these days
  5. matt167

    Doing lack of maintenance repair on Ariens 1128 snowblower.

    I never thought to look at Ariens for the manual. But they give the PDF out for free.
  6. matt167

    Doing lack of maintenance repair on Ariens 1128 snowblower.

    My mom has an Ariens Sno Tek 24E which is a compact 24 without a light and an LCT engine. With 208cc, it will throw 40’… if this one does that I’ll actually have a problem as that’s into the neighbors yard
  7. matt167

    Doing lack of maintenance repair on Ariens 1128 snowblower.

    I recently picked up an older Ariens 1128 really cheap. It’s dated 2008. My wife put it on my list that we needed a snowblower. So it was the right price, very local , and way bigger than we need. So in a way, perfect. It just needs some work Problem was lady said it didn’t drive well and...
  8. matt167

    Can I use any 2 stroke oil?

    I use TCW3 in anything I have that is 2 stroke.. air cooled 2 stroke oil has a higher flashpoint, so it would smoke and foul up a cooler running water cooled engine. It likely wouldn’t really do any irreversible harm. But it’s more expensive than TCW3 at the same time. It is possible to mix 30w...
  9. matt167

    Can I use any 2 stroke oil?

    Lawn boy oil was TCW. No real surprise they spec’d it since lawn boy was part of OMC.
  10. matt167

    1993 OMC 5.8 EFI Idle problem, runs on throttle, too rich

    F4FFis a 1994 Ford part number and 12A650 I’m pretty sure signifies it’s an ECU. it’s not going to be an automotive part. But I bet it shares logic boards with a Ford EEC IV of which there are several companies that can fix those. A long shot but it’s your only shot… the EEC IV ECUs are plagued...
  11. matt167

    1991 Chris Craft Concept 167 staring issue

    There is a neutral safety switch which you can test. And then test the key switch. It’s not a difficult circuit
  12. matt167

    Merc 15hp or Suzuki 15hp with electric start?

    Mercury in that hp bracket is a black Tohatsu with a better tiller handle. I would vote Suzuki. I have a DF 25A and it has been great. And the price is better. Also the Suzuki, only thing that separates 9.9, 15 and 20hp is an intake restriction and the ECU. If you ever wanted more power, they...
  13. matt167

    OMC to Merc swap in 1996 Sundowner 195

    1996 OMC is a Volvo SX. Unless something is wrong with the drive. Just put the OMC stuff on the Merc engine
  14. matt167

    Replacing old 2 stroke with newer 4 stroke advice?

    I think it comes down to different strokes for different folks, literally
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    Replacing old 2 stroke with newer 4 stroke advice?

    A 4 stroke in proper maintenance lasts thousands of hours. 2 stroke doesn’t have that longevity, but they are easier to rebuild. Keep in mind a rebuild ‘kit’ is generally sourced from aftermarket suppliers. The bigger problem is with ECUs and sensors that become discontinued
  16. matt167

    Rescued 69 Evinrude Rogue with stringer need beginner tips

    Buick 300 V8 was only used a few years in the cars. I think in the small cars like starfire. So there’s not much info on it even in an automotive application. The problem is, all the parts OMC used to make it a marine engine have long been discontinued. The $100 price tag likely means the...
  17. matt167

    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    Thinking, watching and looking around. I’m wondering about turning my Offshore 18 into a chieftain type pocket cruiser? It’s not my ideal solution but it could work I think
  18. matt167

    Replacing old 2 stroke with newer 4 stroke advice?

    I repowered my boat with a 25hp Suzuki from an old big twin 40. It really didn’t loose any speed, just the snap getting on plane. I took it to the Erie Canal and it was really nice. It’s quieter and burns half the fuel. I love seeing the old 2 strokes run, but after runnning an efi 4 stroke I...
  19. matt167

    Trailer tires lean

    A ruler, a level and some measurements at least for bent. If loose you check for worn components
  20. matt167

    Trailer tires lean

    Bent or loose axle?
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