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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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?
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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)
  13. 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?
  14. Gary H NC

    Running engine on flush adapter

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

    OMC to Volvo exhaust manifolds

    I was wondering what would be involved in changing over to Volvo Manifolds.Less than half the price of the OMC replacements. I was looking at these thinking it may work? http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ebasicpower&Product_Code=GLMV6VE
  16. Gary H NC

    Trim pump noise

    Is it normal for the trim pump to be much louder going down than it is going up? Could a relay cause this? I have already replaced pump and motor.Had the drive off,everything is greased. I have bled the system per OMC manual. Anyone got an idea what else to check?
  17. Gary H NC

    Killed my Dell!

    This should be a Stupid HumanTrick! I was checking into my hotel and while getting my luggage out i set my laptop case next to the passenger door.My cell phone rings so i answer and forgot about the laptop.I go around to get something out to write on then sit in the drivers seat.I realize my car...
  18. Gary H NC

    OMC trim pump

    I was wanting some input on what a fair price for this pump would be. If i can get it for 75 should i go for it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OMC-COBRA-TILT-TRIM-PUMP-MOTOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50442QQihZ010QQitemZ200074317547QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
  19. Gary H NC

    Really Ticked Off!!

    I know some folks on here said they had good luck with Flying Fish carbs out of florida but not good for me. I ordered one from them a few weeks ago and the carb i got was junk. It had been beat on like someone was trying to get the float unstuck.The top was dented up. The fitting where the...
  20. Gary H NC

    Walmart opens new Hispanic store

    I'm in Nashville this weekend and was watching the local news.It was showing a grand opening of a walmart here in Nashville that is specifically for the hispanic population.I guess everything is in spanish and the employees all speak spanish. Is there anything the Walton family won't do to make...
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