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I have a 1976 175 OMC stern drive. I had to replace the forward shift coil, when I was putting it back together I noticed that the driveshaft didn't turn easy, it seems to be rubbing against the nylon fron the lock nut. The gears spin fine no binding if the driveshaft isn't in, but once I put...
I have a 1976 OMC 175HP 302 ford enigine. When the engine is running I have water the pours out of the rear of the block by the heads. I am not sure if it is missing a part or just a freeze plug. Any help would be appriciated.
I am new to the boating community, I resently purchased a 18 ft. 1976 Gulfstream. Upon taking it out for its first trip I found out that the boat would not go forward. I went online and did some research and with the great members of this site I discovered that the electric foward shift coil...
