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    OMC Stringer drive question

    Is there any way to convert an old 190hp stringer to a hydraulic lift for a reasonable price?
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    Stringer upper gearcase leak

    I have a 1974 OMC 190 HP Stringer outdrive that's leaking oil. When I removed the impeller assembly, I noticed the top of the housing was bent and cracked, and the oil seal in the bearing assembly was crooked as well. I think I found my leak, but how did that happen? The pinion bearing moves...
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    OMC Stringer Tilt clutch

    I have the OMC 190hp stringer outdrive (1974) in a classic Cobalt boat. I've never been able to keep water out of the tilt clutch/motor assembly. I've replaced the shaft oil seal, oil check screw gasket, the cover plate oil seal (Plus added RTV for good measure), and replaced the cap and o-ring...
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    Some things you learn the hard way!

    So during our vacation at Glendo Wyoming, I beached our boat in the soft sand with the out drive down and the bow tied to a tree during perfect calm weather. Ate a quick dinner 100 yards away through a cottonwood forest, and returned for an evening boat ride to find that the wind had come up...
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    Drain the block?

    Every time I go out, I drain my exhaust manifolds on my I/O engine to prevent them from rusting out... When I was draining the block of antifreeze to get it ready for our first trip out this year, I wondered, should I be draining the block after each time out? Overkill? What do you guys do?
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    BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hands down, the defense won the game. Cam was shaken by pressure, and our defense just strait up man handled their offence. I am happy for Manning, but he's done. Congratulations Denver Broncos! Against the odds, you deserve the world champion title!
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    Look at this little thing!

    I have NEVER seen anything like this!!! Too bad I don't have an extra $40k laying around...:behindsofa:
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    Did I get ripped off? I'm thinking so!

    Last night, I bought a Grand Voyager minivan, for a reasonable price. The gentleman I bought it from seemed honest, and lacking in mechanical knowledge. I looked the van over, drove it, and looked it over again. My father in law was with me as well (old school mechanic) and we scanned it for...
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    This guy.....

    https://www.facebook.com/SpeedSociety/videos/1301565116527454/ I hope that turned into a clickable link. Talk about stupid human tricks! WOW!
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    What paint is best for an outdrive?

    I have an old OMC stringer outdrive. I started getting a touch of water in the upper gearcase this season, so I removed the outdrive, and separated the upper and lower gearcase. I opted to let a mechanic who specializes in the older stuff reseal the upper gearcase for me. When I get it back...
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    Is this redneck, or trailer trash?

    Either way, I got a kick outa this post!!!!!!
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    OMC Stringer upper gearcase re-seal?

    1974 OMC 302 Ford 190hp Stringer Outdrive: I've been getting a small amount of water mixing with the gear oil in the upper gearcase. I keep fresh clean oil every time we go out, but in October I want to re-seal the upper gearcase before my luck runs out. Anybody done this before? The boat...
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    Simple overheating question... I think

    Ford 302 V8 1974 OMC 190hp Stringer.... Replaced the thermostat last year, and that fixed an intermittent overheating problem. I replaced the impeller this winter, just 'cause that's the right thing to do. She ran like a dream until today. The temp shot strait up to pegging the temp gauge. I ran...
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    Inside is done, now for the outside!

    Over the winter, I completely restored the interior of my '74 Cobalt 18' bow rider Tri Hull. Now I want to work over the hull. It's in overall good shape, but the finish is dull and plain white. I want to paint some of it red to match the interior, and there are some small stress cracks by...
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    Flaming Gorge!!!!

    Our next destination vacation is Flaming Gorge UT/WY!!!!! Leaving one week from today, and we are so excited! Anybody else going to be there? Any tips on fishing that reservoir? We plan on spending most of our time on the Utah side, in the canyons fishing for salmon and playing in the wide body.
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