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  1. Gary H NC

    Shift rod disconnect 175 Johnson..HELP!

    Trying to drop this lower unit. I got all the bolts loose on the bottom of the gear case and its ready to come off. HOW in the world do you unhook the shift rod?? Do the carbs or manifold have to come off? I looked on BRP exploded view and can't figure out how to unhook it.. GOD I NEED THE...
  2. Gary H NC

    175 SeaHorse lower removal

    Going to try and get the lower off this engine today.I don't have a manual yet,just got the boat yesterday. Any advice to find where to unhook the shift rod and anything else i should know after removing the 5 bolts on the lower? Is the bolts and the shift rod all there is? Do i leave it in...
  3. Gary H NC

    Got the new (to me) boat home

    Got the Chris Craft home this evening. After seeing it in person i think i stole it! The seller was a great guy.He was selling for the original owner who had Parkinsons disease.The titles were still in the original owners name from 1982 when he bought it new.It lived on the same lake since then...
  4. Gary H NC

    looking at a 1981 175hp Johnson

    Thinking about buying the boat with this engine.It needs a new lower gear case by the looks of it.It set in the water 2 years and is extremely corroded and leaks gear oil. The seller states it still runs on the muffs and shifts ok. My question is what year lowers will work on this engine and is...
  5. Gary H NC

    Could this be a good project boat?

    This boat is near me and i'm thinking on bidding on it to have a project to work on.The only worry is how involved it would be to replace the lower on that engine.Any input guys...
  6. Gary H NC

    How hot does the Y pipe get?

    Just a dumb question but i was running some new bilge pump hose and wondered if the very bottom of the Y pipe on my Cobra would get warm enough to melt the bilge hose.The old hose was routed that way but was a smaller hose and just missed touching the pipe.The new larger hose does touch it.Not...
  7. Gary H NC

    Trim motor only clicks

    Well i think i fried something. Was working on the engine and accidently hit one of the hot posts on a trim solenoid! Duh! forgot to unhook the battery! It cooked the end of my screwdriver. Now the trim pump only clicks on both the up or down side..Guess i'll get the manual out and start reading...
  8. Gary H NC

    Iboats Cover, Not happy,fits very poor.Not Iboats fault!

    I just got a chance to put my new cover on the boat yesterday. I used the cover finder on the Iboats site and it did list my boat. well,put the cover on and where it is pieced together with the extra fabric where the top of the windshield goes was made about 2 feet too far aft.. Looks like crap...
  9. Gary H NC

    Lower shift cable kit,Cobra

    I was wondering if anyone has bought one of these OEM cable kits.It looks like it comes with some extra parts and a factory diagram sheet. Or would i be just as well to get an aftermarket cable and save a few bucks? I would really like to have the genuine parts though...
  10. Gary H NC

    New Outdura boat cover

    I got my new cover from Iboats yesterday.its the new Outdura fabric.This thing is great!very heavy duty fabric that breaths great and extremely water repellent.5 year warranty.This stuff is supposed to outlast and be better than sunbrella fabric. Great price and free shipping.. Anyone in need of...
  11. Gary H NC

    Bilge pump mounting

    What is the proper method of mounting the pump in the bilge? The old pump was screwed down with sealant around the screws.I'm thinking of sealing those holes with 5200 and trying some epoxy for the new one.. Any suggestions?
  12. Gary H NC

    Fuel pump Question

    After my first run of the season i was doing some inspection on the engine today and checking things over. I noticed the yellow tube from the fuel pump to the carb looks like it has condesation in it.I never noticed this last year. The engine seems to run fine but i'm wondering if the fuel pump...
  13. Gary H NC

    question for Nauti-John

    Hi John,I went to a different prop this year and the boat seems to have more lift in the stern.I am getting a little blow-out when i'm about 3000 rpm then hammer on the throttle.I went from a 20 pitch to a 19 pitch SS,lost about 3mph WOT. Could backing the tabs off a bit help the problem? I...
  14. Gary H NC

    Spring Shakedown Cruise

    Well,hooked up,batteries charged and ready to go. Forcast of 80 degrees tomorrow.... After thinking about the ton of work that i done over the winter i'm trying to think if i'm forgetting anything. Re-sealed outdrive and refilled,Shift cable adjusted. New carb,Complete tune up.All belts and...
  15. Gary H NC

    NADA weights

    I found a good deal on a new EZ Loader trailer.The problem is its rated to carry 2350 lbs. The dealer says thats fine for my boat but i'm not convinced. The Nada site shows NET weight of my boat is 1380. Is that a weight not including engine and drive? I realize that fuel, gear ect are also a...
  16. Gary H NC

    Should i buy it?- with pics

    Looking at this old boat that is at a dealer a few miles from me.I really only need the trailer but for the price thought i could re-sell the boat on my other trailer and make a few bucks. If compression numbers on motor is ok...is it worth it? I bet i could walk in with 800 cash and drag it...
  17. Gary H NC

    system restore.

    Well i got this new laptop,HP 6000 series with Vista Home premium. I was having a few minor issues so thought i would do a system restore. I have a couple manual restore points and some that were created automaticaly. None of them work.It starts the restore process then comes back and says an...
  18. Gary H NC

    Another oil thread

    just wondering what everyone uses. And wanting to get opinions on the best oil to run in my 4.3 cobra,It calls for straight 30 weight. Thanks..8)
  19. Gary H NC

    New GLM one piece OMC manifolds!

    Just hit the market (i think) A replacement for the 4.3 one piece. Much cheaper than the Osco.. http://www.masonmarine.net/index.php?cPath=23_26_570_575 What do you think guys?
  20. Gary H NC

    Running engine on flush adapter

    Just wondering how long it is safe to run the engine on the hose. 96 SeaDoo
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