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  1. Gary H NC

    How was the race KaGee?

    Did you get drowned? Shame it ended early..
  2. Gary H NC

    anyone used this humminbird?

    I was looking at buying this for an upgrade.It will plug right in to my existing transducer and wiring.<br />Is it worth it?<br /><br />...
  3. Gary H NC

    Tire wear on trailer

    I have a 92 Eagle trailer and it is eating tires.<br />It is cupping out the inside edges of the tread.<br />I'm running new 6 ply trailer tires.After only about 500 miles i noticed the tread wear problem.<br />I made sure air pressure was correct.<br />I thought the axle must be out of align...
  4. Gary H NC

    Why is it so hard to find an honest marine mechanic?

    When i purchased my boat over the winter i knew it needed head gaskets.<br />I asked around my area and most people told me to go to this one GOOD mechanic.<br />I could have done the work myself but just didn't want to fool with it in cold weather.<br />I picked the boat up after they had it a...
  5. Gary H NC

    Leaving town..

    I'm going out of state to work for the month of June.<br />Is it bad to miss my boat more than the wife? :confused:
  6. Gary H NC

    Condensation

    I have been noticing condesation coming out of the breather hoses at the spark arrestor on my 4.3,Also a coating of milky oil on the inside of the oil fill cap.<br />I drained the oil and it looked normal.<br />I recently had the head gaskets and manifold gaskets changed.<br />The engine is...
  7. Gary H NC

    Looks bad!

    What bilge pump?<br />Sad thing is this boat has been like this all year.I would have thought they would have to clean this mess up?<br /><br /> http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j299/garyh38/untitled.jpg
  8. Gary H NC

    Safe Weekend?

    I just wanted to post and say i hope everyone had a good and safe weekend!<br />Many boats were on the water and some very crazy driving going on.<br />I hope all the great people on Iboats had a fun and safe time on the water!
  9. Gary H NC

    What prop do i have?

    After looking over prop again i found this serial#<br />394753...with the letter M with a square around it.<br />The same M i found on my control and it was a OMC part.<br />Is this a OMC prop?<br />14.5 by 20 pitch Ss prop.<br />I'm running a 4.3 Cobra and getting 4200 rpms at 41 Mph.WOT,max...
  10. Gary H NC

    Prop Question.

    I'm running a 3 blade old stainless thats nicked up and has rough edges.<br />I can't read the serial number but it is a 20 pitch x14.5<br />I'm getting 4200 rpms at WOT and about 41 mph.<br />I'm wondering if going with a new 19x14.25.<br />Will i loose alot of top end.I was wanting to get the...
  11. Gary H NC

    Cheap kicker motor.

    What does anybody think of this little motor.<br /> speedwaysales.com//product_info.php?products_id=110<br /><br />(edited forbidden link)
  12. Gary H NC

    4.3 front seal

    I'm getting ready to change the front seal and timing chain gasket on my 87 4.3 omc.<br />Is there anything special anyone knows of about tearing the front down? Anything special about removing the harmonic balancer?<br />I was just wondering.I have done this job on a automotive engine before...
  13. Gary H NC

    Nauti-John,Smart Tab Question

    Smart tabs are working great.Finally no more porpoising.I'm about half way on the adjustment but have lost about 4mph. If i adjust further will the porpoising return if they are set too soft?Running the 60 lb. actuators.<br />I also noticed about a 200 rpm drop.Will the tabs holding me back...
  14. Gary H NC

    loud trim pump noise

    I was wondering what would cause the power trim pump to be noisy,trimming up it sounds fine but trimming down it is much louder,kind of like a screaming sound? i checked the fluid level and it was full.
  15. Gary H NC

    Water in oil?

    I was taking the boat out today and was doing my usual checks.The oil was about a half quart low.<br />It looked fine on the dipstick but when i removed the fill cap i noticed the inside of the cap was milky brown.<br />Is it normal for these 4.3 motors to have enough condensation in them to...
  16. Gary H NC

    Question for Paul Moir-OMC parts

    Hi Paul,The Omc Trim switch you looked up for me,Part#0586348..Do you know a source where i can buy this part? Thanks!
  17. Gary H NC

    Looking up OMC parts

    Does anyone have a way to look up parts by the old OMC numbers?<br />Still looking for a trim switch for my side mount control.<br />The best i can tell its a OMC control.<br />Had a guy at a marina look at it and he thought the same.<br />The part # on the switch is 0586348-AE.<br />Trying to...
  18. Gary H NC

    Looking for a trim switch

    Anyone know where to find a trim switch that fits in a OMC side mount control..1987 model.<br />I have looked all over the internet with no luck. :confused:
  19. Gary H NC

    Single control trim switch

    anyone know the best thing to do to replace the trim switch in a side mount single control?<br />Its a black control with the small thumb switch..<br />The only thing i can find is a M on the control.<br />Have searched Iboats and only find a steering wheel mounted switch..<br />Does this mean i...
  20. Gary H NC

    Cobra impeller..Help!!

    I pulled the old impeller of my 87 cobra to replace it. Should the impeller housing be oval?<br />Could someone have installed the wrong part?<br />I have a pic if i can figure out how to post it.
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