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  1. Gary H NC

    Need advice on jet ski shopping

    I have been looking at several used models and was wondering is there any particular brands to stay away from?This will be our first PWC..
  2. Gary H NC

    4.3 OMC aftermarket manifolds

    I have been shopping onlineand found 2 brands of exhaust manifolds to replace the old one piece oem on my 4.3. the osco brand is around 1200 bucks. I found these for 900...Has anyone bought these or know if they are any good...
  3. Gary H NC

    OMC Manual,quick help please

    I'm looking at a OMC manual on ebay...it says for cobra models AMH..printed in 1991...will this work on my 87 cobra?? out of town and can't look at my serial...The bidding is ending today....
  4. Gary H NC

    What Year Engine is this??

    I was wondering if someone had a way to look up my engine. 4.3 OMC, Model 884541,serial T0480734 I think the engine has been replaced before,someone put a new sticker over the old engine ID sticker on the thermostat housing. I can't find any other numbers on the engine.. The boat is a 1987...
  5. Gary H NC

    OMC trim guage

    I was wondering if anyone would know what to check first. My 87 OMC I/O trim guage stays pegged all the way up when the ignition is on and falls back just a bit when i turn the key off. I pulled the sending unit apart on the drive and didn't see any corrosion.. It has never worked but i was...
  6. Gary H NC

    How do i get my Avatar to show up larger?

    It used to let me post it larger than it does now...any ideas?
  7. Gary H NC

    Starting a new job

    Well,i got fed up where i was working and told them to shove it monday.I was sick of their poor management and rude attitude. I never quit a job before without having one to go to. I made 2 phone calls tuesday,went for an interview yesterday. I got a call this morning that i'm being offered a...
  8. Gary H NC

    Best Oil For Old OMC

    I was wondering what oil the other members are running. I have an 87 4.3 OMC and the book calls for SAE 30. A marine mechanic i know said to use 25w 50... The engine has a good bit of hours on it but runs smooth and doesn't use oil. The last time i changed the oil was the first time i done it...
  9. Gary H NC

    Super Slow...

    Is it just me or is everyone having trouble with extremely slow pages loading in the forums?
  10. Gary H NC

    Hailing LakeLivin

    I never did find out what area you boat in NC.. Was wondering if i had any Iboat neighbors..
  11. Gary H NC

    87 Starcraft 19 Medalist gas tank

    Does anyone know if a plastic 26 gallon was a factory item on this boat? I was wondering if mine was the original tank or if the plastic tank had been installed by a previous owner.
  12. Gary H NC

    Over 2000 more members in less than a week?

    I can't believe how fast this is growing. A bunch of good people d:)d:)d:)
  13. Gary H NC

    Baby Tug Boat...

    Thought this was really cool.It was on my local lake the other day. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/garyh38/trip2014.jpg
  14. Gary H NC

    Hailing LakeLivin

    Just wondering what lake in NC your on? Just bought lake property and wonder if your a neighbor!
  15. Gary H NC

    Bought some lake property

    Well i finally found an acre lot on my favorite lake. I bought it yesterday, It was owned by an old couple who was going to build a house on it but the mans health was getting bad. I paid 18,000 for it,septic,water and power already there. The site for the house already cleared. Its a gated...
  16. Gary H NC

    Cobra reverse-clunk!

    The last couple times i launched my boat the first time i put it in reverse i get a couple of clunks like it wants to pop out of reverse. After it warms up or i run in forward gear its ok the rest of the day. Could this just be a cable adjustment? It shifts very easy and i'm afraid to try to...
  17. Gary H NC

    4.3 spark plugs

    I picked up some new spark plugs for my 87 4.3 omc,The napa book called for AC platinum # 10 They were like 12 bucks apiece but i got a sister who works at napa's wharehouse,cost me 16 bucks for all 6 Anyone use these before?
  18. Gary H NC

    Caught my woman talking online.cheater

    Well i got a shock today, I have noticed she has been acting strange, Well curiosity got me to check her email inbox.There it was,Guys names and numbers.Also found her profile on a dating service. She won't admit to it and got mad when i confronted her. we are engaged and have been together for...
  19. Gary H NC

    Cobra drain plug gaskets.

    I ordered new gaskets from Napa for the drain screws and dipstick on my Cobra drive.Well they came in and were just rubber o-rings.. I looked them up again in my Napa marine book and it was the part numbers they show.. I'm afraid to use rubber o-rings where hard nylon gaskets should go. Where do...
  20. Gary H NC

    Thinking about a boat payment.

    Well i'm thinking about selling my current boat and taking on the payments of a new boat..<br /><br />I like my old starcraft and was wondering if the new ones are made well.<br />This is the type of boat i'm interested in..<br />Any input on these?<br /><br />...
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