Theboat is a 73 IMP w/ a GM350 4bbl/ 280 volvo penta outdrive w/ power tilt~trim. I have the book, though not very descriptive. Following the instructions I have removed the two bolts holding the helmit in above the unit and have that tilted up out of the way. With this outdrive, the hydrolic...
Do you all believe it necasary (spell check that)to drain the water from the motor eack time. I flush it out very well but see that the motor has drains in the risers. its an omc 4.3 6cyl w/ cobra(a problem in its self). Should i keep these drained after every trip or what?
I was going to look into converting an old I/O with spent motor to an outboard via a mounting bracket. Is this something I could do or is this something that requires pixie dust, which i'm fresh out of. Ive looked into brackets and they say bolt on and go, but surely there is a weight difference...
I have an 1988 omc w/4.3L V6 & omc cobra sterndrive model#985269. At one point the upper gear housing was ran w/o oil and seized but oil was added and it seems to work fine with the exception that it makes a wineing noise that gets higher in pitch with increased rpms and seems to be getting...
