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  1. Zamble

    Update on my Stringer tilt systems

    Re: Update on my Stringer tilt systems Sorry it took so long to get the pics. Just went out to the boat on Saturday.
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    Update on my Stringer tilt systems

    Well.... After all the work I did on the, I could not get them to function properly. So I ended up putting my boat back in the water and just left the engines in the down position. On my port I ended up with something happening and when I toggeled it up or down, I just heard the motor...
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    Help with my boat model

    Can anyone help me identify my boat model number. Its a 1977 Fiberform. Has twin 302's at 175hp. 28' by about 10' beam. Thanks
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    Swim Platform

    Re: Swim Platform Its a 1977 Fiberform. Unfortunately I have not been able to locate a model number. 28' and about a 10' beam. Wiring almost done just trying to figure out why I don't have any cabin dashlights, or low oil light on my port engine.
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    Swim Platform

    I am tring to find a new or used replacement for mine. Ours currently is 99.5" by about 18, and just under 2" thick. It is in three pieces. The center has a two step, (above the platform) ladder. The frame of the ladder is rooted on the transome and the platform. The port and starboard are...
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    Paint and primer

    Can anyone recomend paint and primer? I am looking for non-aerosol. I have a pair of OMC outdrives. I have used Moeller for both before. But is there a better type of paint to use. And how much does a clear top coat really help for longevity? I usually keep my boat in a brackish water...
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    Wiring problem

    Ok, so we replaced our batteries with 3 DieHard Platinum PM1's. We had four in the system before. Everything worked properly, with the old crap batteries. After we installed the 3 new, and 1 old "new" battery, had quite a few electrical problems. The blower no longer works, my anchor light...
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    Stringer Tilt Question

    I just replaced my tilt motors, cleaned and lubed the clutch pack. But when I engage the tilt, the motors stick on both outdrives. They will slowly go up, then stop. After a few minutes, they wil work but only in the same way again. I read in the Clymer book, that the quadrant can get sticky...
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    Holley Carb question

    I have a Holley 2bbl. on my 302. It is electric choke. When I turn the key to the on position, the choke open the carb all the way and it is a ***** to get it started, unless we hold it closed and gradually open it up after it warms up. I actually have to identical carbs and they both do the...
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    Good Battery Tester

    I am trying to find a good battery/system tester. I have four sealed deep cycle a 2 AGM starting batteries on my boat. Also not to mention our car and truck batteries. I would like to keep cost down seeing how we just had to take the outdrives apart and rebuild them. Thank you for any...
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    OMC model number question

    Re: OMC model number question It is the one on the upper gearcase. How else might I be able to find out exactly what I got. I know they are 175's. But wanted to know the gear ratios, and etc., so if I come across a good deal for some gears or something. I know my engines are 302's, 175's...
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    OMC model number question

    I am trying to find out about my upper unit. The model number is 981059. I have looked and I cannot find that model number anywhere. As a matter of fact both of my twins have the same model number. I think they are 1977, 175hp. Any help would be appreciated.
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    OMC Stringer Water pump housing

    Re: OMC Stringer Water pump housing This is the best picture of the housing I could get w/ my phone. What looks like buildup is dust from the emery paper.
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    OMC Stringer Water pump housing

    Ok, so I took my stringer upper apart and put a new gasket and seal kit on. I was looking at the water pump housing. On the inside where the impeller is, it is pitted and not smooth. Don't get me wrong, it is not rotted out and on it last legs. If I choose to, I could sand it smooth with...
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    Battery and Battery Meter Help

    I am trying to find a good battery meter. I am not sure of the age of the batteries, I bought the boat about a year and a half ago. My boats details, 3 ACDelco 1150, 770 CCA each 1 Delco Voyager M30HMF, 625 CCA 1 Guest Charge Pro Model #2632, made in 2005. Supports 2 banks. I have a 1977 28'...
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    OMC Skeg question

    I bought this lower unit used. The skeg is slightly turned inward. Is it ok, or should it be adjusted? If it needs adjustment does anyone have any suggestions?
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    Stringer Tilt Motor Problem

    Hi. I have some issues with my tilt system. I have twin 175 electric stringers. I will give you a quick history. I have had the boat for about a year and a half. When I got it the starboard tilt motor would just spin. And I didn't really have any issues with the port tilt. Last November I...
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    Stringer Lower Unit problem

    Hi, I have a '77 175HP Stringer. It developed a leak, so I bought a kit to replace all of the oil seals, etc.. I removed the 4 screws and slid the cap off of the prop shaft. Inside of the cap there are 2 oil seals and 1 small bearing. How do I remove them? We tried for a little while but...
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    OMC Stringer Electric Problem

    I have 2 1977, 175hp stringers on my boat. I was out on a test run after some maintainence. I had my engines at about 3500 RPM and my port engine went out of gear. It has neither forward or reverse gears, only neutral. When it came out of gear we didn't hear any mechanical breaking noises...
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    OMC Stringer Tilt Problem

    Hi, I have a 1977/78 OMC 170 HP unit. A little while ago the tilt motor would not lift the engine. I could hear the motor engaging. But I took out the tilt motor and we tested it as the easiest fix first. It worked fine. So I just went to reinstall the tilt motor, and I was reaching in and...
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