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    electrical problem

    I have a bit of a problem,<br /><br />I have a 1978 invader i/o omc 800. Was out on the lake yesterday and my instrament panel lost power.<br />I turned off my enguine to pick up a skier, and i lost power to all my switches and radio and it would not start...after a few seconds by luck power...
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    no take off power

    recently bought a 1978 18' ski boat with an OMC 185<br />new points, and plugs and wires,fuel filter and cleaned in-line fuel screen<br /> Takes a while to plane out on take offs feels as if its loosing power or just lagging until it planes...once planned though it runs prettly good WOT 3100...
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    prop pitch help

    recently bought an older ski boat with an OMC 185<br /><br />my WOT is only reaching 3100 rpm or so? <br />My current prop is 14.5x19 is this correct for an 18' ski boat.<br /><br />Also takes a while to plane out on take offs feels as if its loosing power or just lagging until it planes...once...
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    type of oil

    I have a 185 omc i/o<br />I am new to boating!!<br />what type of lube should i use in the outdrive?<br />there are a few places to put oil in it looks like? one spot i think is a little box that looks like the tilt motor?. Just want to know what to put in <br /><br />thanks in advance<br /><br...
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    new to boating

    hello, I'm brand new to boating but learning as i go<br />I bought a 1978 (invader?) with inboard/outdrive.<br />Looks like a small block chevy 305? but says omc on the Water Jackets? Out drive is OMC 800 with 185 on it. Is 185 my horse power or? I ran it this weekend and it cruises nicely but...
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