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    Motor Seized

    I have an an 83 OMC. I put it in the water a couple of weeks ago and just parked it in my slip at marina. It is about 2 miles from the boat launch to the marina. After getting underway i thought i may have heard a squeal a couple of times like a pully sliping or something. Went ahead and and...
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    1983 OMC Srtringer Trim want work

    Hi all, this is the first time i have posted on iboats although I have read it quite a bit. I have an 1983 OMC 5.7 stringer motor that i purchased last year, i am not sure what series it is. Yesterday i was going to get it ready for the summer (change the oil etc.) and i went to trim the motor...
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    1996 Evirude Trim/Tilt Motor Replacement

    Help!! I recently replaced my trim motor on my 96 Evinrude 225hp outboard. I connected the new motor just as the old one was connected. Filled the resevoir with fluid, the motor will trim down but jerks as it is going down and then the motor quits. I can wait a few minutes and it will do the...
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