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    Oil Pressure

    What are some causes of high oil pressure? My gauge is reading anywhere from 60-80psi at full throttle.
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    Temp?

    How can I check my temp gauge to make sure it's properly working? The needle is riding just below the red mark on the gauge. But when I pop the motor cover and check to see if anything is overheating, there is no signs. It's also riding high on my oil pressure? Could there just be a bad ground...
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    Lights

    When my trailor is hooked up (flat connection) I hit my left blinker- good. I hit my right blinker and the left side comes on? I also have no brake lights coming on either? Any suggestions?
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    Battery Decision

    Can anyone point me in the right direction for choosing a battery. I have a 4.3 OMC and only run a small radio. Im looking at Optimas but am unsure which one to choose? Thanks
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    Closed cooling system

    I'm trying to understand this system a little more...are you not supposed to drain it for winterization since it does have coolant in it? if you have a closed cooling system what are you supposed to drain? On mine I drained the block, manifolds, power steering cooler, all the big hoses that...
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    Antifreeze?

    Just about to start up the boat with the muffs, Do I need to fill with Anitfreeze? If so what kind and how much.
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    Spark Plugs and Oil Filter

    I seem to have misplaced my manual...I have a 1991 OMC 4.3, I picked up the plugs and filter for a 1991 Blazer with the same engine. Will this work? I was told to put anitseeze on the plugs? Thanks
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    The only thing I didnt do...

    When I winterized my boat I forgot to fill the tank with gas and put the fuel stabilizer in it. How much of a problem is this going to be come spring? What should I do? Thanks
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    1991 kawasaki 550 stand up?

    Heres the add: 1991 Kawasaki 550 standup Jet Ski Fresh Motor, New Exaust, New after market water box,K&N Air Filter,700.00 OBO Ski Is Fun And very FAST,Has Been Well Maintained, for What do you guys think? Im a first time buyer
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    Whats the difference between a car and a boat starter?

    My buddy seems to think it's smart to use a car starter in a boat...I know there is differences just want to know what so I can convince him...thanks
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    There was no petcocks on the manifolds

    OMC 4.3 I checked three times and there was no petcocks on the under side of the manifolds... Would they have drained when I pulled the plugs to the block?
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    Oil cooler and power steering cooler?

    Does anyone know if a 1991 4.3 OMC has a oil and power steering cooler that I have to drain for the winter? Thanks
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    Did I do this right?

    I was winterizing my boat (OMC 4.3 V6) yesterday and in the manual it says to pull the two hoses off the manifolds, I did this but not water came out. The hose are level with the manifolds so I dont see how water would drain out. Shouldnt there be some kind of pet **** on the manifold? I drained...
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    Whats the point of changing oil for winter hybernation?

    Why do they say to change the oil for winter sitting? Wont it collect moisture during this time and you'll have to end up changing it in the spring anyway?
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    Manifolds...Risers

    Should these be hot to touch after a a couple of hours of boating?
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    Socket size?

    Does anyone know what size socket I need to take the prop off on a OMC Cobra?
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    Clunk!

    I was pulling a wakeboarder up yesterday when I heard a clunk. It did right as I gased it. It did it a couple of times throughout the day but there was no change on how the boat drove. Any ideas of what it could have been?
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    Lower Unit Oil?

    I know there is a lot of threads on this subject already, but it's not letting me search. What is the right lower unit oil to get for an OMC 4.3? I know it takes 64 oz. Also what kind of motor oil do I use? and can I just get a oil filter from schucks? Thanks
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    Changing temp gauge and sender

    Where is the sender for the temp gauge on a 4.3 omc? Is this a fairly easy task?
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    Gauge set reccomandation?

    I'm looking to purchase a new gauge set for my 19 seaswirl OMC 4.3. Can anyone suggest something nice and resonably priced? I would like white gauges.
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