I have searched and not found a definate answer so I'll try here. I have a 1992 four winns Horizon with a 302omc I/O Stock prop is a 14.25x21. I have insalled a new motor with Id safely say 75 more hp. I know stock Max rpm is 46-4800. WIth the stock prop I can not get any higher top speed then...
I know this is most likely a beat question so sorry to repeat. I have a 1992 four winns 190 horizon with a 302. It had a bad carb so I upgraded to a edelbrock performer intake and 4bbl edelbrock marine carb, Owning a shop and improving many 302s I have a healthy parts bid itching me, My plans...
I am a mechanic by trade and have owned 2 other boats but I bought this being familiar with omc and the 5.0.. first what model outdrive is used with this combo, it is a four winns horizon 190 2bl carb. Does anyone know the hp of this setup? The carb needs work so I am going to swap a 4bl carb...
Looking for any info for my sister in laws boat 97 3.0 LX Well Maintained Overheated 1 time in it's life (melted exhaust flap) but years ago. Last season developed low oil pressure when hot. I'm a auto mechanic by trade so pulled the mechanical gauge out and sure enough low pressure so it's not...
I aquired this boat as a package deal of others and am trying to get it running and give it to my Father in Law so he has a little fishing boat. Anyway It's been sitting for a while and By the smell of the fuel it's been a few years, We have Fresh fuel in the tank, Removed carb bowl and cleaned...
I just picked up a 88 OMC 2.3 in an Ebbtide 17' Really wanted a bigger motor but the price and boat were right so I have to make do. Does anyone know the HP rating of this motor? I went through the paperwork and it appears to be 128HP but that sounds high for such a little motor. Good news it...
Looking at a 17' Ebbtide with a OMC 2.3 My wife is a water skier, Just curious if anyone has had one of these motors and how they are power wise? Shes used to a 3.0 Merc which isn't a monster but works, Thanks
I got a this boat and motor for free , But surprise it runs, I few questions if anyone can help ( i'm going to order a manual but am impatient) Where do you fill the lower unit oil? I see a level plug and found the drain but not sure what kind of oil and where to fill it? Second does anyone have...
My buddy bought this boat a year ago used and Iv'e been trying to help him with it, It's a 1998 Mariner 2.0 litre 150hp It's hard to get started especially when it's been sitting in the water for a while. It normally starts and will run on the trailer no problem but once in the water it's a...
I've read a lot of bad stories on these motors but took a chance, Owned a 88 125 for 3 years and put up with it's little problems but last weekend the lower unit blew apart for no reason, Looking for a ego boost to save it but I am curious what would be involved to upgrade to a different motor ...
Have a 1988 maxum with a 125 force and I know all the trouble but I got 3 years before the lower end blew up this past weekend(500 boat) Anyway after pricing outboards I think it's better to change boats, I am a mechanic by trade so I'm thinking an inboard is a smarter buy for me, Any...
