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  1. keelhauled

    How much flex is normal?

    Hi all, I noticed an interesting phenomenon last time we were out on the water. I was sitting on the rear bench and allowed a friend to drive (rare occasion) and he crossed a rather sizeable wake at speed, at about a 45 degree angle. It wasn't much of a bounce, no more than a typical 'wub wub...
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    Questions about replacing a leaking core plug

    Hi all. I have a core plug that just started spraying around the outside edge. It's right behind the motor mount so I can't get a really good look at it, but i'd say after 42 years it's probably rusted out. This engine has always been properly winterized, at least it has in the last 20 years...
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    Where would you put this transducer?

    I'm having trouble keeping a 'fix' when up on plane or in rough water. I need to move the transducer (on the left in the photo), but where would you put it? I supose I could shoot through the hull, but this old Chris has a pretty thick keel. Thoughts?
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    Motor Mounts Worked Loose... Now what??

    Hi All, I realized after the holiday weekend that the big nuts securing my engine to the mounts worked loose. I suspect they were never properly torqued when the engine was rebuilt. Anywho, now what? Just retighten them? It seems they are adjustable heightwise and I cannot tell if the...
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    Lake Erie Memorial Day Weekend

    Anyone venturing to the LE Islands for Memorial Day weekend? We're going up and I'd sure like to know if there's anyone that can recommend daytime dockage etc... Post up!
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    Volvo people, teach me about a 280 outdrive

    Hi all, Can anyone teach a reformed OMC guy about a Volvo 280 outdrive? I have a couple of specific questions: 1. What is the tube coming out of the starboard side of the gimbal housing for? It's chugging exhaust and a little water, but the bulk of the water is coming out the exhaust ports...
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    Gentlemen's Rules for Rafting?

    Hi Folks, Going up to Lake Erie for Memorial Day. We were informed that we will likely have to raft due to the number of boats requiring mooring. Can anyone explain the procedure of rafting? How does one depart if one is stuck in the middle? Are there gentlemen's rules to be followed that...
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    Outdrive Prop Cone Bolt

    Anyone know the Diameter/Length/Thread Pitch for the Volvo Penta prop cone retainer bolt on a 280/290 lower unit? Mine disappeared! I figured I'd get the size before going to the stainless steel bolt shop. Thanks in advance!
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    OMC Tilt Motor blues

    My 800 tilt motor pooped. What's the best plan of attack? I'm capable of rebuilding it if I can get the parts... this is a prestolite motor, right (I don't have it out yet)?<br /><br />It was getting slower and slower before it died so I knew it was coming, but was praying to finish out the...
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    Whaddaya mean the outdrive is stuck down??

    Finally had the day that every Obsolete Marine Contraption (OMC) owner waits for... the tilt motor puked without warning. No big deal right? Just unbolt the quadrant gear and raise 'er up by hand. Just grab the 9/16 socket, ratchet and extension...<br /><br />...which are sitting in the...
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    Hard start after hot soak, where to begin?

    My 305 GM with 2bbl carb has started a new trick. It starts cold and runs beautiful; lots of power and never misses a beat. Idles perfect as well. However, after pulling a skier for a while I shut the engine down after about a 1-2 minute idle period to let the skier back into the boat. After...
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    Oil Pressure Sending Unit

    Simple question... how does one match an oil pressure sender to the gauge? Mine started to leak, so I replaced it with what was supposedly the right one (according to NAPA). Now I read 60 psi with the engine off and 85 at idle. It's off the scale at speed. It's ok for now, since I know I have...
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    Ok... I can't catch ANYTHING

    I can't even give worms away! I've been fishing Alum Creek Lake and the Scioto River in Central Ohio, attempting to get ahold of some Channel Cat.<br /><br />I've tried laying a hook on bottom with nightcrawlers or chicken livers. I've even tried some dough baits. I'm fishing on top of an old...
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    At least I remembered the plug....

    Well, I hope I got all my stupidity out on the first time out this year...<br /><br />Mid April: Dewinterized. Hooked up garden hose, started motor, life was grand.<br /><br />End of April: Freeze warning for the Central Ohio area. Pulled block and manifold drains and tilted motor to get all the...
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    Is this the dreaded stringer drive? (pic)

    Hard to see... but it sure looks like an OMC 800/Stringer. If it's an OMC, and it's a '79, you betcha it's an 800 unless it's been repowered.<br /><br />Easiest way to tell: Stringer drives have a big rubber boot around the intermediate housing in the transom. Also, they have a big quadrant...
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    Exhaust hoses

    This may seem like a silly question, but I just want to double-check myself and have all the parts on hand before taking anything apart.<br /><br />What size are the hoses from the riser to the Y on my '78 Stringer with a 305 SBC?<br /><br />They're looking dry-rotted and I want to replace them...
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    Loading boat on trailer

    I have a 18.5' bowrider that loads differently than most onto the trailer. I have to dip the trailer WAY deep to get the bow to clear the front cradle. I moved the front rollers up all the way and the V 'cradle' all the way down, but I still have to put the trailer in 'till the truck is a...
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    External to internal regulator

    When I got my boat, it had an automotive alternator. Bad! (I was aware of this when I bought it and had a marine mechanic check for other non-marine parts) A friend gave me a used marine alternator that lasted thru last summer, but the bearings got loud toward the end of the year and I don't...
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    Volvo bangs hard into reverse

    I'm posting thiis question on my Dad's behalf, so I apologize if some of the details are sketchy...<br /><br />What we have is a Volvo Penta, not sure of the model since I'm not real familiar with Volvo drives. It's on a '68 Chris Craft with a 283 V8 and it bears a plate that says '250'.<br...
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    Stringer 800 top cover seal

    What's there to replacing the top cover seal on a mechanical shift (low-profile) stringer 800? My drive has been experiencing some water intrusion and just got a lot worse. It's clearly leaking drive oil from the top cover seal.<br /><br />I didn't think putting a water pump kit in the drive...
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