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    OMC stringer prop question

    Hey guys. So I've finally messed up the prop to the point where I can't even get the boat on plane anymore, but I don't really know much about the drive or the prop. The boat is a 1974 IMP, and the engine is a V6 Buick. As I understand, I have a "stringer" drive, it seems to be the 155hp model...
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    How to pull a boat engine

    Ok this is not as stupid as it sounds. I know how to disconnect the engine, drive, etc. I'm more curious about what device you guys use to actually lift the engine out. I've pulled lots of car engines in my life, but I don't think that a normal automotive engine crane would be tall enough. Is...
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    OMC Electric Shift problem

    I have a weird problem with my 1974 OMC Stringer drive. It's the 3.8 liter. The boat goes into forward and reverse gear fine. The problem is that when I throttle back, it kicks out of gear too soon, before the engine is down to idle speed. Then I can return the throttle to neutral, and...
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    OMC Stringer Starter Replacement

    So my starter decided to quit on me while the boat was in storage during the winter. It's a 1974 with a Buick V6 backed to an OMC Stringer outdrive. Has anyone done this job, and if so can you offer any tips? Also, does anyone know where starters are available? I tried a quick search, but with...
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    OMC Props...

    I'm looking to replace the dinged and gauged prop on my OMC Stringer drive over the winter, does anyone know a good source for a new prop? I understand that they're somewhat hard to come by now. Thanks.
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    SF Bay Area: Winterizing needed?

    I'm new to the San Francisco Bay Area, and was wondering if it will get cold enough here that I will need to winterize the boat. I think I'm going to anyway, but if anyone else lives around here, let me know your thoughts! Thanks.
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    OMC slight overheating

    Ok, so this is not a big issue, but I wanted to get everyone's opinions on it nonetheless. My 1971 IMP with a Buick V6 and a OMC Stringer drive starts to overheat when I'm idling or moving very slowly. If I move even slightly faster, it cools right off again. The temperature gauge doesn't have...
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    Bad day, need help (OMC)

    So, cutting to the point, I ran the prop into something today, don't know what it was, big rock or something maybe? I was going kind of slow, not on plane, but not idling either. Anyway, there was a bad noise, and, figuring the prop could still be on something, I stopped the engine. I pulled...
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    Buick V6 OMC Stringer combo WOT RPM?

    Hello. Today was the first time it was calm enough to really open the boat up. As I was boogying along on plane, I glanced down at the tachometer, and it was almost at 6000 rpms! And that wasn't even WOT! Is this normal? I immediately backed off just to be safe. To be honest, it didn't sound...
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    OMC Stringer tilt/trim

    My Stringer outdrive has problems going up... Basically, when I push the switch, I hear the relay clicking, and then usually nothing happens. Occasionally, the drive will come up part way, and then I'll have to repeat the process until it moves again. Any ideas? It seems like the motor that...
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    OMC Stringer oil

    Hello all. I'm new to the forums, so apologies if this is a dumb question, (I tried searching to no avail) What kind of oil is used in an OMC Stringer outdrive? (yeah yeah, it sucks, I know) I can see several places to fill oil (one on top, one on the leg) but I don't know what do use. The...
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