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  1. NW Redneck

    Fuel tank sending unit replacement/upgrade?

    I need to replace my fuel gauge, and am thinking about getting a new sending unit as well as it is 33yrs old. Thought I'd see what my fellow iBoaters are using and how they like them. What else is out there besides the old 'toilet tank float' style? Are there better systems/newer technology...
  2. NW Redneck

    Fuel gauge problem?!?

    Should have known after a great trip with no problems something would have to go wrong...... :mad: Everything working perfectly yesterday. Today went & tidied up the boat for the next outing. Turned on battery switch & key to first position (switched power on) and my fuel gauge didn't move...
  3. NW Redneck

    Went up the lake for the weekend and.....

    ...........absolutely nothing went wrong. The Admiral and I went to my FIL's cabin for some 'adult only' time for our aniversary. Loaded the boat and fired it up on the hose in the driveway - all systems go. Got to the lake and found the ramp a hive of activity. Pulled into the prep lane...
  4. NW Redneck

    The promised land!

    Man I love living in the PNW!! Took these out my front door <5 min ago,,,,, An just to keep this boating related, here's a shot from last night, heading down the lake after working on the FIL's cabin.... The FIL's boat is waaaaaaaaayyyy back there somewhere. He said he could...
  5. NW Redneck

    How to determine a prop's pitch?

    I have a prop for an OMC electric shift I/O and am trying to figure out what pitch it is. It is a 14" dia. prop, and the only #'s or markings are on the rear face of the hub. At the 'top' is stamped 'MICHIGAN' and at the 'bottom' is stamped ' P R 1 2 6 ' I've looked on the...
  6. NW Redneck

    Trimmer won't start

    I have a Homelite gas trimmer that won't start. It's been getting harder to start for a while and now won't start at all. I've got spark and gas, but no vroom-vroom. Pulled the plug (<1yr old) and it's clean and in good shape. Plug was good and wet so it's getting gas. (I think I flooded it...
  7. NW Redneck

    Went 'out' for dinner yesterday. Pics!

    Took the family for a little ride yesterday and had dinner while drifting around and watching the wildlife. Here's a shot looking back at Powell River from Rebecca Reef: Here's the reef: And a few of the local residents: As much as they are a PITA for fishermen, they are sure...
  8. NW Redneck

    It's Alive.................it's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Finally got my outdrive back together today after changing impeller and seals. Got her hung back on the boat, checked over the trailer wiring (only one bulb out of 10 not working :D), took her out and filled with gas, hooked up to the hose, and after a few pumps of the throttle to get fuel to...
  9. NW Redneck

    Impeller direction?

    I'm replacing the impeller in my '76 OMC. I want to confirm if I have the impeller blades going in the right direction. I took a pic of it when I took it apart, but somehow managed to delete it. :redface: When looking at the impeller in the housing with the stainless plate up, should the...
  10. NW Redneck

    A little higher, little to the left, down a little.....

    I'm getting some lettering made up, and I'm wondering where to place the name on the bow. Letters will be 4" high, and approx. 22" long. Here's a couple of pics: Should I put them above the black stripe, below the stripe, or cut out a piece of the stripe and have the top of the lettering...
  11. NW Redneck

    SS bolts & aluminum housing?

    Well, I pulled my drive ('75 OMC 175 stringer) to change the impeller. Taking off the exhaust housing cover resulted in 2 of 5 bolts snapping off. :mad: To avoid this in the future, what's the best thing to do when re-installing ss bolts into aluminum? From what I've read regular copper...
  12. NW Redneck

    Seal(ant) of approval?

    Going to change out the impeller in my 1975 OMC 175 stringer. My book says to use permatex #2 to seal the impeller plate to the impeller housing and swivel housing. I have some permatex ultra blue, and some permatex hi-temp rtv red. Is either of these OK, or is #2 different alltogether...
  13. NW Redneck

    Smart Tabs a smart buy!

    I haven't been around the site lately due to my 'puter being in the shop, and my house gutted to an empty shell at the moment. I have however managed to get some boating in! :D I hijacked my mom's computer to check in here and give and update one of my last threads...
  14. NW Redneck

    OMC Hydraulic Selectrim Info

    Not sure if this is the correct forum, mods feel free to move. I have a'75 OMC175 (Ford 302) with the Hydraulic Selectrim. There is no mention of this trim system in my manual. It only shows the manual and electric jack-screw types. I managed to get an exploded view from a local dealer...
  15. NW Redneck

    Calling Mr. D- ST-SX question

    Well, it looks like the all-mighty government is going to give me some of my own money back this year! :D I've dedicated a portion to the boat, and at the top of the list is a set of smart tabs! This thing has horrendous bow rise on takeoff, it's an 18' Cal-Glass with a Ford 302/stringer...
  16. NW Redneck

    1975 OMC stringer impeller

    Hi all! Long time no post! :D Just looking for a little clarification. Just read through a bunch of posts on this topic and am a little unsure. Can the impeller be accessed with the outdrive still on the boat by removing the lower section and pulling it out from the bottom of the upper...
  17. NW Redneck

    Johnson 5hp info needed.

    Just picked up a Johnson 5hp (1968?) Been in a basement for who knows how many years and looks in verry good condition. Has spark and compression. Going to pull the carb next weekend and clean it up and see if she runs. I've never worked on an o/b this old before and am looking for any...
  18. NW Redneck

    'Manual' labor?

    Which manual should I get for my '75 OMC? When I searched for manuals, the Seloc ones say they are the ONLY factory authorised manuals. I've read a few times on iBoats that they are cr@p. What should I be looking for? I have a Glenn's manual now, and it has been pretty good so far. Most...
  19. NW Redneck

    Yamaha ID help

    Having trouble finding info on my 8hp. I believe it's pre-84, and bought in Canada. (my dad bought it new.) Numbers on plate mounted to bracket are: 8CM 6G1 S 001629 There is also a label saying PASSED Inspected by Japanese Govt. #4850 Specifically, I'm looking for a part # for the piece...
  20. NW Redneck

    Rear views!

    Just a couple of pics from this weekend. I keeping with the title, the first pic is my mother-in-law holding the boat.:devil:8) First two pics are on Powell Lake (NOT Lake Powell) here in Powell RIver BC. Third is looking back at PR heading straight out towards Comox on Vancouver Island.
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