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  1. southkogs

    pressure in upper gear case

    On the lake: just double check and make sure you have water flowing: most likely, you're fine BUT the hose can push water up the system if the pump isn't working. If you still get water in the upper gear case at that point, there are still plenty of things to check. I would start back at the...
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    pressure in upper gear case

    When you tested it for water, are you actually putting the boat in the water to see if the impeller is circulating? On the hose, the pressure from the hose should push water through the system - if you're on a hose and not getting water, you're blocked somehow. If you're trying to stick the...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Ya' up on the big lakes @WIMUSKY ?
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    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    You've got an OMC Stringer stern drive. It is basically an antique: OMC stopped making that kind of drive in 1987 and it's rather different than the Mercruisers of it's day or any stern drive of today. Swivel greases from a point behind a weird lookin' red plug on the front of the stern drive...
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    I'll add my 2¢, and also work on it from the perspective of the ramp I use most which can get pretty busy. I'll also say that in general, I try to think in terms that we're all boatin' on the weekend: it's supposed to be fun and enjoyable. Where we are, there are two things in play: the ramp...
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    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    Have you greased your swivel on the outdrive? Another long shot - and Kenny is the brain on the old OMCs - but, sometimes you can have exhaust gasses in that housing encourage overheating. Greasing the swivel, tends to fend that effect off.
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    Towboggan watermat nosediving

    I think it sounds like your tow point is too low (I'm guessing you're using the transom eyes). Do you have a booster ball? There are other names for them, but it's a float that attaches to your tow line and keeps it up over the water level. You can give that a whirl perhaps.
  8. southkogs

    pressure in upper gear case

    I agree: the impeller is my first suspect. I would get a new kit and replace it. Drain the drive, check the o-ring on the upper dipstick, refill and see what you get. If you have the tools and know how, pressure testing the upper gear case would be good too. (I had to have it done for mine)
  9. southkogs

    its hot

    It's nuts down here right now.
  10. southkogs

    1st time boat owner.

    Cool lookin' boat. That's not a HIN on your boat, it's a manufacturer's serial number; and likely doesn't mean too much. Do a little lookin' in HERE and see if you can figure it out. Welcome aboard.
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    Official Business of the 3V Club ( aka tri hull club )

    Nice car too! Welcome aboard.
  12. southkogs

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Nashville Shores last night. Not as big a show, but right over the water and easy to get to and from at night. I have never boated into watch the Nashville show on the Cumberland. Always thought it would be cool ... but gettin' back out would be crazy I think.
  13. southkogs

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Fireworks last night in Nashville. Anchored up with a couple hundred of our best friends, and had a nice night with bright colors ... and a little Lee Greenwood from somewhere on the shoreline. Happy 4th y'all.
  14. southkogs

    Happy 4th of July!

    Hope y'all have a great weekend, and enjoy bein' American :)
  15. southkogs

    year and model

    Depends more on what's going on on the inside. The fiberglass part of that looks pretty simple (but there are others that know LOTS more about it than I do). But there should be structure behind that which may need attention too. Dunno' how hard it is to access it in that boat. From photos...
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    year and model

    That depends on your state. In Tennessee, a valid bill of sale would suffice, but the bill of sale would have to identify the boat by year, make and HIN. I'm not sure what Utah requires. Where I grew up, you would have to have a title properly executed for the secretary of state (again, which...
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    year and model

    Make sure he's got at least enough paperwork for you to transfer the ownership and register the boat. A surprising amount of people get caught in that kind of trap.
  18. southkogs

    year and model

    Can't tell you the exact year: but Winner Marlin fits. Take a look HERE. His paperwork should have the year on it, and anything prior to 1970 is reasonable. Looks like a late 60s model. Welcome aboard.
  19. southkogs

    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    Some (admitted) long shots: how bad/good are your ball gears? I'm wondering if you've got a little extra play on them and when you change RPMs quick, you feel a "hit" from them re-engaging. Might also take a look at the drive shaft between the upper and lower gear case. If it's starting to...
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    Does the "thump" happen exclusively when you slow way down, particularly when coming off plane?
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