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    help with omc stringer 400 water direction and pressure

    hi all. i really need to know the direction of water flow in a400 stringer omc outdrive. Does it come up through the lower casing, up through the top of the drive, split half into and through the intermediate and the other half out the 1 inch pipe at the top right side of the drive ocean-side...
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    omc propeller .. will it escape at speed?

    hi all. Currently got some concerns about the propeller locking mechanism on my omc stringer stern drive. currently the prop is only prevented from escaping at speed by a steel pin which is pushed through the prop and drive shaft. This is all well and good but ths pin is only prevented from...
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    Copper and aluminium

    Does anybody know which metal is suitable for use next to aluminium as a gasket..? I have seen copper used but i beleive copper is too far away from Aluminium in the chemical chart and causes degradation / chemical reaction. Cheers p.s. water cooled manifolds fabricated nicely at...
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    fibreglass paint - flow coat/gelcoat?

    howdy all. Here in the UK and need to repaint the top section of my boat as its a terrible colour and has a rough surface. I have seen flow coat and gelcoat advertised here. Does anybody know if these are the right thing to paint the top of the boat with? i think gelcoat is the tougher one...
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    buy omc gaskets in oregon

    hi there. i have a friend in oregon at the moment. does anyone know where i can send her to buy some omc stringer gaskets? i have a feeling she is in portland at the mo but is travelling around and then coming back to the UK. thanks matt HMS Badman
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    Help greasing and oiling OMC Stringer drive

    Hi all. I am servicing the OMC stringer drive without a manual here and in need of some help. Pictures are attached with numeric markings linked to questions. Questions... 1 Which oil does the drive tilt worm drive housing take ? i reckon gear oil like EP90.. 2 Where can i get a gasket set for...
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    V4 Ford Essex engine actually runs

    Yep. Its definitely alive! The danger mouse has managed to get the abandoned V4 Ford Essex engine to run after a fair bit of freeing up of rusted parts and some serious cleaning. Luckily it wasn't seized. As soon as i clean the twin weber choke the secnd baffle and fuel jet will work and i...
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    Anyone explain this ammeter to ignition link?

    Hi there boater type folks. Gotta electrical issue here that we can't figure out. The wiring loom in my boat includes an ammeter on the dash board. Fine. The alternator sends current up to the amp meter via a decent sized cable (4mm) whilst another decent sized cable returns from the second post...
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    What is this instrument and tube?

    Got a strange instrument on the dash here./ All wrn out and has no text to state what it is. It had a level indicator connected to a tube which runs down to the engine bay and is terminated in a flared end and screw cap. It isn't fuel tank level as thats in the front and on a separate guage...
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    Repainting boat floor and replacing cables for steering

    What is the standard treatment for the interior of a boat and its floor? Some sort of Resin mixture? I have a system 7 2 part resin mixture from previous but this could be expensive on a whole floor! My floor is black and looks to have had some sort of rubberised back paint at some point. It...
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    OMC Stern Drive Stringer Tilt

    This out drive tilts via a 12 volt DC current. The upward tilt is somewhat slower than the down. Possibly dut to a clutch issue or other fault? Video on the web at: http://www.tribidium.com/matt/red-boats.html Suggestions welcome. Thanks
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    water inlet direction?

    Hi all. Don't know much about the directional flow of water in an inboard/stern drive system so... Based on the hoses available and inlets and output ports on my engine and manifolds... does water come in the two water hoses at the top of the stern drive (through the stern drive moulding...
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    OMC Stern Drive help

    Hello to all boatfolk. Can anyone help me with some simple tips on this OMC stern drive? A picture is attached. This one has a small motor inside the transom which looks to take 12 volts to trim the leg. Crrect? Also, left and right is acheived via cables by the looks of it. Does water get...
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    Alternative to marine manifold

    Hi. Badman here with the V4. Just wondering if anyone has tried an alternative to the marine exhaust wet cooling manifold. Due to the rusted out state of my existing manifold, plus the slim chance of me finding a replacement (1963 V4), i have an idea! 1: Locate standard auto exhaust pipes for...
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    what year is my ford v4 inboard?

    hi folks. Struggling to understand a V4 i have been given (with boat) Nothing is connected so some schematics would help asn soon as i can work out which model engine i have? it's serials are as folows: 722M T6 6015BA FORD 3K16 its exhaust manifold is rusted out. Are these available anyone...
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