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  1. Gary H NC

    Fuel pump gasket question

    I noticed my rebuild kits have a thick gasket that goes between the pump and the motor thats held by the 2 mounting screws. My OMC manual and the BRP site does not show these being used on my engine.The pumps were original and had no gasket on them either. Are these some type of update to...
  2. Gary H NC

    Fuel pump parts question

    I was bored today and thought i would rebuild the 2 fuel pumps. That took all of an hour...:rolleyes: anyway,the lower pump had a plastic disc under the spring about the size of a dime or a little smaller.The upper pump had a metal disc just large enough for the spring to ride in. I was...
  3. Gary H NC

    Prop pitch recommendation

    Finally got a GPS and was testing speed at WOT. 175 HP Johnson Cross Flow 42 MPH at 5000 RPM WOT 19 pitch 3 blade Stiletto II 21 ft boat with 60 gallons of fuel and 3 people on board. How bad is the slip of this setup? Wondering if i should try a 17 pitch..:rolleyes:
  4. Gary H NC

    Could this be a good deal?

    Looking at this setup,I think if the motor checks out its worth it.Opinions?? http://greensboro.craigslist.org/boa/611712226.html
  5. Gary H NC

    This bimini looks bad....

    A good example of measure before you buy it..:eek: Its on my local Craigslist and it really hit me as stupid looking. Opinions? Looks like its 6 feet too high.. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/647267348.html Also noticed he does not mention its a OMC Cobra..
  6. Gary H NC

    Bildge paint question

    What is a good brush on grey color bildge paint? Just want to do the back section of the bildge and need about a pint of paint.
  7. Gary H NC

    Cheap boat

    This is on my local Craigslist...300 or best offer.The floor is out and stringers rotten. Looks like an old Ford engine..888 Merc outdrive Owner says engine is good.. Should i or shouldn't i?
  8. Gary H NC

    What is a 888 outdrive?

    Looking at this ad on craigslist...cheap boat. Ever heard of a Mercruiser with a 888, Is that a pre-alpha? You can tell i have never owned a Merc I/O! http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/631906405.html
  9. Gary H NC

    New old stock spark plugs,use them?

    I have 12 Champion UL77V spark plugs that were sealed in the individual single packages.I know they are very old by the looks of the package and the plugs have a brown stripe around them that i have not seen in years. I was going to put them in the engine and noticed they all show slight signs...
  10. Gary H NC

    Killer Stingray

    Check this out...man what a bummer!:eek: http://www.charlotte.com/nation/story/545231.html?
  11. Gary H NC

    Hummingbird 757c. Swiveling the base

    Re: Hummingbird 757c. Swiveling the base Thanks Rick! My transducer is huge.I'll give the tape a try and test before i go putting sealer on anything.
  12. Gary H NC

    Dual exhaust question

    On my Chevy Tahoe 5.7 I had new exhaust run on it with high flow converters,2 new mufflers with no restriction and new tail pipes.So now it is true dual exhaust instead of 2 pipes going into one muffler with one outlet. My problem is now it sounds like its spitting out of each pipe behind the...
  13. Gary H NC

    Sellers beware!

    To bad we can't trash anyone on these forums. I have bought and sold items from other members here and everyone except one member who i will not name has been great. I sold a starter for a V6 crossflow for 40 bucks and the buyer wanted it fast.So i sent it second day delivery for a total of 68...
  14. Gary H NC

    OMC pin removal tool

    I asked this in my other thread about coils but thought i'd start a new thread. To remove and insert the new trigger wires into the rubber plug on my 175 do i really need the removal and insertion tool? Looking at 50 bucks for something i will rarely use. Any home made tool tips? I thought about...
  15. Gary H NC

    Bad Coils? Another question!

    Anyone have a coil arc to the block only when a plug wire is removed? I'm trying to diagnose a cough at idle. I pulled each wire while the motor was running and did hear a difference in the idle speed. Spark tester checked out ok on each cylinder,compression 100 to 105 on all 6 cylinders.Had...
  16. Gary H NC

    What gasket sealer?

    Ok,Ezeke told me before but for the life of me i can't remember...:confused:, A sign of getting older..:rolleyes: Sealant for the exhaust cover inner and outer gaskets on a flat back 175 Johnson Crossflow.. I have some Loc-Tite Aviation sealer but Ezeke mentioned a spray.. Suggestions? :D
  17. Gary H NC

    RV,Do i leave it plugged in?

    On my new Travel Trailer do i leave it plugged in all the time while sitting in the back yard? I was reading through the owners manual and it does not say. I added a second deep cycle battery to the setup and was reading that the converter-charger is a 55 amp output.Would that not cook the...
  18. Gary H NC

    Check this out,gas powered surf board.

    This is on our local Craigslist.1959 model and still runs.:eek: "http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/549922527.html"
  19. Gary H NC

    Chevy Techs! Brake wiring help!

    Any of you guys know much about the relay box under the dash on my 99 Tahoe? I was wiring up a new Sirius radio and the black power wire from my Reese brake control came unhooked. I don't know what terminal it was on...:mad: Looked on about 10 websites and they show this wire needs to be wired...
  20. Gary H NC

    Best Torque wrench for outboards

    Was looking at inch pound and foot pound wrenches. I really don't want to buy both so should i get an inch pound that goes up to 200 or the 10 to 150 foot pound wrench? I noticed some bolt specs are like 4 foot pounds so would it be best to get the inch pound wrench and convert the specs to...
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