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    Winterizing a 185 OMC

    Well seems it's time to start thinking about putting the boat to bed for the upcomming winter..problem is, I haven't a clue on what has to be done to winterize the engine..the stringer outdrive has been rebuilt and is drained of all fluid...any help would be greatly appreciated...thanks !!!
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    On going SAGA 800 stringer

    Well here goes...just got the upper gear case back together with 21/16 gears out of another unit..mine was 21/17..close enough..a full day of grinding with a Dremel tool to cut the rear bearing cup out..a little JB weld..shimmed and reassembled..spins nice..just mounted her back on the boat only...
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    800 stringer upper gearcase

    Well, seems I got a rude awakening to boating..have posted prior so I won't go through it all...anyway..since removing the sterndive and poping off the upper gearcase..I gently tapped the gears out with a wooden dowel hoping not to damage anything..the upper horizontal shaft was missing the end...
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    800 Stinger thoughts..

    Well, after reading all the stringer posts, it seems as though I have aquired yet another HIGH maintenance little lady !!! However, they can be fun for a short time. Has anyone had any good luck with the setup..?? With regular maintenance and keeping everything in adjustment and changing the...
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    800 stringer removal help

    Evening...need some help on removing sterndrive ..repair manual won't be in for a week..I know the shift cable has to be disconnected from the engine as well as disconnecting the battery just in case..!!..any help would be greatly appreciated....thanks
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    800 stringer upper gear case swap

    I have a 1981 Caravelle 305 gm 185 hp 800 stringer 1:1.50 drive..kids took boat out before i had a chance to fill gear oil...upper is shot..found a relacement(used) that seems to be in ok shape,but it is 1:1.25 drive...looks like it will bolt right on, but will it work..?? your thoughts would be...
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