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    Transducer placement

    I am replacing my old fish finder and I am trying to verify the best placement for the new transducer. I have an 89 omc 2.3L and from what I see it is a standard rotation (RH), which would indicate that the transducer ought to be on the starboard side(R), to help minimize turbulance from the...
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    Carb Linkage Adjustment

    I have an 89' 2.3L OMC with the 2GC Rochester Carb. I have gone through the steps to check and verify my remote cable and shift cable adjustments. I wasn't inpressed with the shift cable steps everything seems loose and worn some. Anyways, I am trying to adjust my Carb Linkage cable and I can...
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    Impeller Liner Removal

    Goodmorning All, Ok so I got it out. Next question, Is there something special about the sealer or can I use some gasket sealant when I put this back together? Does anyone have a trick to remove the Impeller Liner from the Water Pump Housing without breaking the housing? I have tried wiggling...
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    New EM55 Trolling motor

    After much thought on a kicker motor, I decided to go with an Engine Mount EM55 electric. I had the chance to check it out today and so far I am happy with it. I was able to run about 2-2.5mph. It's on a 17' Four Winn runabout. I will go out and see how long my old bat will last trolling with...
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    Prop Diameter ?

    I have an 89 17' four winn with a 2.3L OMC about 2050#. I am running about 5200-5600 RPM at max and getting about 30mph (verified with gps), lite cruising at 4800-5000 rpm and getting about 25mph. The prop that is on it is alluminum and a 13x19, the specs say I can use up to a 14x(something)...
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    Freeze Plugs

    89 2.3L OMC So I must be getting all these problems fixed so I can have the Perfect little boat. The latest is: I noticed some water seeping from one of my freeze plugs so while I have the exhaust manifold off agian (to replace a missing exhaust mounting stud) I thought I would replace all the...
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    Timing and Dwell or rather Dwell then Timing

    89 2.3L OMC Finally got the exhaust manifold back and installed (really sweating that one). Got the motor started and let it warm up to temp and then decided to check the Dwell and Timing. Maybe its just me, but what a PITA. I would get the dwell set and then check timing (as per manual) and...
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    Engine mounted electric motors

    Does anyone have any experience with these engine mounted electric trolling motors from Minkota? I have pretty much narowed my search for an auxiliary motor to one of these http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/trolling_motors/engine_mount/saltwater.aspx What say you? David
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    Transom mount for my Boat Kicker

    So I am trying to figure out how in the world to mount an auxiliary motor to my Transom and I could use some advice.....am I limited to a swim deck mount (http://www.wholesalemarine.com/pc/GAR-71078/120000/Auxillary+Motor+Mount/Platform+Mount+Auxiliary+Motor+Bracket.html), I would like something...
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    OMC Tech's?? Replacing Flapper in Lower Exhaust

    I have a 1989 OMC 2.3L Cobra, I am replacing the Exhaust seal in the Lower exhaust tube. Being that I am rather ignorant regarding boats and they are a little touchy, I thought I would ask for some opinions as to which way to install this thing. Let me know if I go with option one or option two...
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    USCG capacity plate needed

    Hello All, I recently purchased an 89' 17' Freedom 2.3L OMC. I am in need of the USCG capacity plate. If someone has this boat could you please take a pic of your data plate send it to me so I can have a duplicate made at a sign/print shop. Thanks, David
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    Hi-Tek Marine Exhaust Manifolds

    I am considering getting an exhaust manifold from Hi-Tek Marine for my little 89 Four Winn 2.3L, has anyone bought a manifold from this manufacturer and/or what have you heard about thier products? Thanks, David
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    Motor Swap??

    So I have an 89' 2.3L OMC with a cracked exhaust manifold. I am looking for possible solutions ( I am aware of the parts availibility issues). I am now wondering about an engine swap to a OMC 3.0L and I have not been able to determine if the OMC outdrives are the same. I have been able to...
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    Possible Lead on new omc 2.3L Exhaust Manifold

    I am not sure where to put a plug for a company. I found a company that should have 2.3L OMC Exhaust Manifold and Elbows coming out at the end of the month (july), they are putting people on a list right now and will call them when ready to ship. All this from the company Rep. HGEMarine.com
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    OMC Exhaust Manifold Needed & Part #35

    So I have this nice new to us 1989 17' boat with a 2.3l OMC and I find today that my exhaust manifold is cracked (pn 986041). Talk with my boat guy and he informs me that nobody makes this part anymore??? Other than some outfit in Australia who is making one in stainless steel for a mere...
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    Water in the Oil??

    I have an 89' Four Winn 17' Freedom with a OMC 2.3l Cobra. I was just going over a few things on the motor and I noticed water on the oil fill cap and so forth. So my question is by doing a compression test to check the head gasket, is there a way to check the exhaust. I am assuming that these...
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