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  1. ted655

    Si-Tex equipment???

    I'm looking at a Si-Tex chartplotter. Anyone have an opinion on Si-Tex? Thanks.o:)
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    Opti Max 75 ??

    I'm thinking of buying 1 of rhe Optimax 75 on this site. I want to know about them. Issues, dependable,tough, finiky?? Is there a better choise? Like the guard on Hogans Heros, " I know nothing! "
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    OMC confusion

    +o(+o(I've been trying to research OMC outboards. Ole Evenrude, Mr. Straton, the Johnson bros.. lost their shirt trying to race the Wankel, broken up and piece mealed out. So.... by the 60s, a Evanrude was a Johnson was an OMC? Just different decals? A looper is a looper? Parts are parts, mix &...
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    OMC 70s, opinions???

    I'm looking at an ad for a used boat. It has twin OMC 70s. Thats all it says. I'm not familiar with OMC outboards. Are there parts? were they reliable? Assuming they are presently OK (as claimed) is this anything I should invest in? Thanks for any help.:/
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    Volvo Penta model numbers??

    Does anybody know some model # of their diesel engines and/or drives (or combos)? I want to Google for used or take out units in 80-130 hp.range. I want to refit my crab boat with a used diesel sterndrive. I was told to find a Volvo, but no clue how to word the search. I was also told the SX...
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    Forum question??

    Concerning rge date of birth fields. If I knew what DD & MIM meant, I could finish my profile. I hate to be so dumb, but have tried various combos with no acceptance. Thanks :'(
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    Water pump help.

    2 cycle 2001 50 hp Merc. ser # DT 189582. When I shop for a pump I see it's not that simple. So many models, US, canadian, "begging ser #- ending ser # (mine seems too short based on this)??? Does my ser # help? Is this why I can't find a repair manual?
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    2001 50hp 2stroke manual?

    My 2001 50 needs a water pump. When I search for a manual in that year, I don't find it. Was the 2001 2stroke 50 different that year? Does another manual before that year serve? Thanks Tedd:)
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    Diesel IOs?

    Are there diesel engines that can bolt to existing outdrives when the original gas engine wears out?<br />OR...<br />Are there rebuilt diesel complete IOs that can be installed?<br />Thanks
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    Long shaft to short shaft??

    Suzuki 150 2cycle EFI I have a chance to buy a good powerhead with bad longshaft. Included in the deal is a second "parts" motor, same motor but bad powerhead, good shortshaft. Is this as simple as switching lower units? Or....?? :rolleyes: Thanks Ted
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    New Gas effects on...

    As I was planning on buying a Tot 75 2cycle EFI, I downloaded the manual to read. They say to NOT use alcohol based gas, as it will void all warrentys. Given what congress has already mandated and what will become reality for us in the future, I assume a Tohatsu is not a good choise. Any advice...
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    Merc alternator output

    I want to install a AGM battery in my boat. After reading up on them, I see that AGMs don't tolerate high charge rates. 14v is the reccomended high end for alt. output. I have no idea what the output of my Merc '02 2 cycle is. Probably not even an alternator on it. More likely some sort of...
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    Refurbished motors?

    I want to replace my 140 'Rude with 2 75hp Mercs, mounted on vert. lift jackplates.<br />I'm seeing the refurbs here on iBoat and am wondering what some of you think. Opinions on the reliyability, the warrenty, extended warrenty would be welcom. I sure don't need double trouble.
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    refurbished motors??

    I want to replace my 140 'Rude with 2 75hp Mercs, mounted on vert. lift jackplates.<br />I'm seeing the refurbs here on iBoat and am wondering what some of you think. Opinions on the reliyability, the warrenty, extended warrenty would be welcom. I sure don't need double trouble. :confused:
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    OMC 3.0 Cobra opinions

    I'm looking at buying a salvaged boat for the I/O setup. Will you share any good or bad info on the 3.0 Cobra? Thanks
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    Propeller depth

    I would appreciate comments on prop depth.<br />I am converting from outboard to inboard. Because of shallow water operations, I can't use a typical under hull installation. My transom sets at a 12 degree angle. I am going to stibk the shaft out of the bottom of the transom, following that...
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    '03 60hp Yamaha

    I'm looking at buying a boat with a 60hp Yamaha on it. Is there anything I need to know or fear about the '03s? My know-it-all neighbor says the cylinder walls are too thin.<br />Thanks! :confused:
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    rude 140 weight

    Befor I rig something up, what does a 140hp weigh? I have both a tree limb or I can assemble my A-frame. Thanks
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    Detecting lean condition

    In the thread about "What caused piston to burn", the conclusion was a plugged carb jet.<br />Is there a way of detecting a lean cyldr. before major damage happens? Will a sparkplug reveal anything? Can testing each cyldr. for quanity of fuel, thru the plug hole be performed?<br />Just looking...
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    1984 E 140 t-stats question

    I finaly got the right manual for my E 140. Upon browsing thru it, I read about T-stat service. All it says is while the powerhead is removed, service the T-stats. Then how. Can that be right? I ran right to the motor and looked, they sure look inaccesable to me. Tucked way down on the back...
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