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    Biting the bullet- and converting to Merc!

    Re: Biting the bullet- and converting to Merc! Okay, the SEI packages arrived today, very well packaged, apart from four bolts and washers loose in the lower unit packaging. It looks like the box retained everything, even though the washers in some cases were between the styrofoam packaging and...
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    Biting the bullet- and converting to Merc!

    Well, I've spent three summers now, probably 200 or so voyages, worrying about the shift adjustment on my ol' Cobra. Finally took the plunge, (and saved enough $$) and ordered the SEI conversion and Merc clone outdrive. Anyone interested in following my progress, check back here. My package...
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    battery switch power in 'off' position

    Installed a Blue Sea 9001e today, per instructions. Batt 1 pos cable to terminal one, batt 2 pos cable to terminal two, batt 1 neg to batt 2 neg terminal, to engine ground. Engine positive to common terminal. like this: Here's where it gets weird. With the switch in the 'off' position, I...
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    OMC Shifting-What SHOULD it feel like?

    I have a 1991 Four Winns 195 freedom, 4.3 v6 with OMC outdrive. When I got the boat, the Transom Bracket Shift Cable was shot, outer sheath rusted and nearly gone. It was the red, newer one, too. About a year ago I replaced it with a new TBSC, following the Hastings recommendations as well as...
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    1991 FourWinns OMC 4.3 reccomendation?

    Hi, hwsiii and other posters. I'm looking for the best prop recommendation for my boat: 1. 1991 Four Winns 195 Freedom (closed bow) 2. 19.5'length, 6' beam, 2580lbs. 2a.4.3 V6, about 160 HP. 3. 4 adults, 2 small kids, 15gal. normal load 4. Used for kneeboarding, tubing, and cruising 5. Deep V...
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    91 OMC 4.3 Lower Shift Cable Won't Go in!

    Hi, pretty new to the forum, learning a lot and really appreciate the help. I'm replacing the lower shift cable on my 91 Four Winns. Following the manual (the good one, not the aftermarket) and I can't get the new cable to go in through the hole in the transom. I've tried going in from the...
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