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  1. BrokeBoatMI

    Aluminum gas tank question

    I didn’t find any foam around the tank, it was actually suspended above the fiberglass by the four aluminum tabs on top of the tank. I do see some yellow foam on the other side of the stingers that seems intact. I’m not sure if how these stringers look is acceptable, it seems dry but I’m no...
  2. BrokeBoatMI

    Aluminum gas tank question

    Can anyone tell me wth happened to this gas tank? This off season I decided to remove it smelling strong fumes late in the year. I took it out and it looks like this. I’m planning on replacing with a plastic tank of similar size, but not sure if I’ve fixed the root cause. I pressure tested...
  3. BrokeBoatMI

    3.0L problems after impeller change

    Hi, and thanks in advance for any advice you can offer. I’m trying to get the boat going myself with all of the marinas not able to service it due to the virus...anyways I was able to get an impeller kit before they closed down. Dropped the lower unit, changed impeller, no issues. But, when...
  4. BrokeBoatMI

    2.3L Starting Troubleshooting

    Re: 2.3L Starting Troubleshooting
  5. BrokeBoatMI

    2.3L Starting Troubleshooting

    Re: 2.3L Starting Troubleshooting Thanks for all the help everyone, I did get the starter to turn freely, and after cleaning it up quite a bit the boat starts properly now. Here are some pictures from before the cleaning. I'll still be looking for a new starter to install for the springtime...
  6. BrokeBoatMI

    2.3L Starting Troubleshooting

    Afternoon everyone, I recently bought a 1990 Four Winns 170 with the 2.3L OMC engine and Cobra outdrive. I have been reading many of the posts on here related to troubleshooting starting issues, and they have been very helpful in getting me familiar with this motor. However I haven't been...
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