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    Flushing OX66 200hp saltwater series.

    No issues, flush once a week thru flush port hose.seen a lot of videos flushing with rid lime and vinegar.Most remove lower unit and run a pump thru there.why not thru the flush port or why not run in a barrel of water/solution??? Most videos had an overheat issue which I do not. Just curious if...
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    How to run twin 5.0s from portable outboard tanks

    just across the Great South Bay, prob 1/2 hour at idle
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    How to run twin 5.0s from portable outboard tanks

    Slightly above idle speed
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    How to run twin 5.0s from portable outboard tanks

    Got the outboard portable tank hooked up to the fuel valve .Ran each motor at idle at home with no issues so should be good for how Im using the boat this year.Im using a typical dual prong outboard connector but I am not sure it will send enough fuel to run both motors at the same time.I an...
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    What are these on + terminal?

    ok thanks!! I was looking for the exact ones and couldn't find. Thanks again
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    What are these on + terminal?

    Yep,I cut and replaced the end on that one while cleaning everything up.I think I should replace those cans/breakers. Where the heck would I find those??
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    Installing one of my alpha one drives and Can't believe I did this.....

    Got it thanks!!
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    What are these on + terminal?

    Just lookin to get everything cleaned up. Maybe replace those cans and dielectric grease the fuseholders. Just never took the time to see what those things actually were for. Charlie
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    Installing one of my alpha one drives and Can't believe I did this.....

    You misread the post.I popped the orange widget off and it fell straight down into the shift lever area .any idea what that part is called? I need to replace it .
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    What are these on + terminal?

    23 Years and several battery changes and never knew what these were and still don't. Wanted to clean everything up during battery change. Been cleaned up since pic. 2 little sardine can looking things and 2 black rubber what look like fuse holders. ???
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    Installing one of my alpha one drives and Can't believe I did this.....

    Let me know if you find one and what it is called.Cant remember where I got it.
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    Installing one of my alpha one drives and Can't believe I did this.....

    Mods can move this to Mercruiser
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    Installing one of my alpha one drives and Can't believe I did this.....

    Best little widget I ever bought.Designed to do exactly what it does....keep the shift arm in place, wheel in slot and thats what it does.....great as long as you take it out before getting the drive on all the way.
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    Installing one of my alpha one drives and Can't believe I did this.....

    1988 twin 5.0 alpha one drives.Dropped my orange widget shifter installation retainer upon installation and its still in there. Had to jack up the stern of my 10k lb boat a few inches to ease installing the drives(have to pay better attention to my hauler when blocking it up) Hauler set the...
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    NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!

    Thanks!!!! Yes they played "Team Ball" and kept the spurs on their heels and kept them guessing .The Knicks executed the offense near perfectly.
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    NEW YORK KNICKS ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!

    My team steamrolled through the playoffs and the finals were no exception!!!! This is the 2nd Championship that I was able to experience. The last one was 53 years ago and I remember it well as a young teenager watching the closeout game with my dad. Very excited to see how the Knicks turned it...
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    Towing Coverage Progressive or Boat US

    I have towing with Boat US for over 30 years. Approc cost $200 year. Progressive is my b oat insurance co and they have towing for an additional $30 a season.They call it "Ride and Glide" Am I overinsured for towing with both?? Charlie
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    Why did I get a 5 qt of Castrol 5w30 all milage oil for $4?

    Guess I should get another one?
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    How to run twin 5.0s from portable outboard tanks

    Thanks Lou I will keep him in mind. However I don't think I'm gonna put the time,effort and expense of replacing the tanks. Just too big of a job unless they can come out thru the aftcabin. We are ready to move up to newer and bigger.I have had this old girl for over 20 years and I think I want...
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    Why did I get a 5 qt of Castrol 5w30 all milage oil for $4?

    Yes,there were also some $2 sales on quarts of Mobil1 and Quaker state.I was looking for a fuel line connector and just happen to stumble across the clearance sale. Autozone has some good deals there on oil. Charlie
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