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    wanted: color-code for Bottom Line GPS

    The wires*got pulled out of the GPS plug. No idea where to resolder them. Does anyone have an idea what goes where? Can I asssume red is plus and black is minus? I have tried everywhere. Thanks
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    cheapest place to buy impeller???

    I have an old Ted Williams 5.5 hp Model #217-59430 It needs the impleller replaced. I see some on Ebay but they seem spendy. Anyone know of a cheaper place to buy one? Also, the tube that goes back up inside the bottom unit is loose and wiggles around. Do I need to address this or is some play...
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    question about another older OMC drive

    Now I am looking at a 1972 21.5ft. Larson with Buick V6 and OMC drive.Will be looking at the boat tomorrow morning for the first time.<br />Is this vintage of OMC drive any better than the 800 stringer I was looking at previously?? We will be taking the boat out for a test run also.Are there any...
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    Best engine I/O combo ???

    Well, so much for the 22ft. Sea ray with OMC 800 stringer I was looking at.Thanks for all the input.<br />Now what??!! <br />What engine I/O should I keep an eye out for?<br />Is Mercruiser better than Volvo?,in general.<br />I guess anything is better than the OMC.
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    OMC stringer out drive questions

    Went back at looked at the 1978 Sea Ray I am thinkin" of buying. Have been told the OD is a Stringer 800.The model # is 981873. The bottom unit does not have the zinc plates on it. So, I guess it doesn't have the update.<br />My question is: should I stay away from this boat now? What were the...
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    1978 22ft Sea Ray Need Comments??

    I'm looking at a very nice 22ft. Sea ray in excellent cosmetic condition.Gel coat is very shiny still.This is a one owner boat! Has been sitting in dry storage for a few years.Has OMC 302 V8 engine.564 hours with no major work done, except services.Hydraulic trim tabs also. The owner says the...
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    Hooking up a Tach

    My Nissan NS40C has two wires for hooking to a tach. Do I need a certain type of tach for it to work properly?<br />My Glastron has one built into the dash but I have not tried to hook it up yet. I want to be able to check my high RPM's against what the service manual quotes.<br /><br /> Thanks
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    prop ID on NS40C

    Where is the part # located on the prop.<br />I don't seem to be getting alot of top end speed and want to determine which prop I am running.<br /><br />Thanks
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    NSC 40 No top end RPM'S

    Nissan NSC 40 outboard. Starts and and idles fine<br />Trolls for hours no problem. But when I go to full throttle I don't seem to get alot of power or rpms. It doesn't hesitate or miss and I have new plugs. Motor is installed on a 16.3ft fiberglass Glastron. Could my six month old gas be the...
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    GREASE OR ENGINE OIL ON INPUT SHAFT SPLINES??

    I'm putting back together my Nissan NS40C outboard after installing new impeller. I have the factory service manual. The manual says to use "recommended engine oil" on the splines of the lower unit input shaft when reassembling.<br />I used wheel bearing grease instead,like I would on my...
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    Ted Williams 5.5 bad impeller

    I took apart my TW 5.5 model #217-59430, and the impeller fell out in a million pieces. Sears wants appro $35.00 for a new one. My question is: want will happen if I run the engine without the impeller? I know that all is does is cool the lower unit where the exhaust vents. The impeller has been...
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    Impulse 2800 plus fishfinder

    Ran into one of these at a pawn shop today.<br />Haven't heard of the brand name before. Anyone familiar with this particular brand and model?<br />How much they might have been new? Shop wants $45.00 for it.Can't find a website either.<br />It has speed temp and fish ID plus other features.Any...
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    Sears Sea King 5.5 Questions ???

    I been given this motor and want to try and get it running.Tag on engine reads:643-14A.Second line reads:8514634. Have checked spark and seems to have good compression.Last owner said he had kitted the carb,it does look clean inside the floatbowl.<br />First dump question,is this motor just air...
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    discount nissan parts on line??

    Is there a place online to buy my impeller that would be less expensive that my local dealer?<br />I have a Nissan NS40C engine. <br /><br /> Thanks
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    Nissan NS40C impeller replacement

    Just bought a Nissan NS40C 40 HP,approx. 1988. Started it for the first time using a barrel full of water. Concerned about water flow. Noting came out the "pee hole" but water did gurgle out the main outlets. Engine was running cool.tried cleaning peehole, still no water.<br />Should I be...
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