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    Suggestions for launch sites Wilmington, NC

    Looking for launch sites in this area, that will accomodate my 22' boat . I live just west of Wilmington, NC and I'm looking for something on the Cape Fear river. Don't like Wrightsville, as it's always a zoo there on the weekends and they've closed Carolina Beach State Park for the next year or...
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    Water pump question.

    Installing a pump repair kit on my '83 OMC stinger 800 outdrive and have a question. The kit has 3 o-rings. I can only see where there is one inside the drive shaft. Where are the other two supposed to go? Thanks in advance. Fred
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    Crap! Overheated and big trouble!

    OMC 5.7L GM inboard with 260 hp outdrive. Engine overheated last time out. Took it home and checked water pump belt. Was loose, so replaced it. Ran engine with water to outdrive muffs and had water flow from intake hose. Thought maybe I had it fixed. Took it out on the water and was throttling...
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    Power trim help needed.

    My power trim on my 1983 OMC stringer 800 series with 5.7L GM inboard has quit working. When I run the trim motor up or down, I can hear the motor running, but front of motor doesn't raise or lower. What should I look for? Thanks Fred
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    Thanks to all who helped

    Would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who offered advise/assistance this fall and winter, when my outdrive needed repair. I was able to turn a $3000 nightmare into a $1000 fix thanks to the support and advice I aquired here.<br /><br />Boat has been back in operation for a month...
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    OMC Stringer stiff shift

    Tried the search and all I get is cobra solutions. I'm assuming they don't apply to my Stringer. Have 800 series and shifter seems real stiff when shifting back and forth to neutral, such as when docking. I usually have to forcefully (sp)yank it into neutral. Shifting into forward or reverse...
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    Tabman or Tabman II

    Please help. Is it possible to replace the outer sleeve of an actuator with the bottom blown off and spring protruding.<br />Thanks<br />Fred
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    Question for Tabman

    Hey,<br />The guys here say you may be able to help me. I noticed the other day, that one of my actuators blew out at the bottom, allowing the spring to extend down the shaft. Wondering if it's possible to just replace the outer sleeve?<br />Thanks<br />Fred
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    Bennett trim tab actuator assembly needed

    Does anyone know where I might be able to pick up a replacement trim cylinder? I've only been able to find one place on the web. Tried the search, but only got two hits, neither of which was of much help.<br />Mine blew the bottom of the cylinder sleeve out.<br />Also, is it possible to replace...
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    new to salt water

    Going to be boating in salt water for the first time soon and wondering if I need anti-fouling paint on the hull? I have a fiberglass hull and plan to pull it out after each trip and wash down with fresh water.<br />Fred
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    OMC 800 springer lower unit

    Hey guys. A little feed back if you please.<br /><br />Just finished putting my outdrive together after replacing the water pump shaft and upper shaft. Pressure tested fine. However, the guy who put the upper back together for me tells me the lower is showing a leak after pressure testing. <br...
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    Need help with dumb question...

    Getting ready to remount my outdrive and want to go get my boat from where it's been stored. Here's the problem...when my outdrive quit last fall, I wasn't able to get the boat centered properly on the trailer. It's for sure not safe to pull any distance and I now live 2 hrs away. Am I ok to...
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    OMC Stringer upper unit rebuild

    Ready to start putting my outdrive back together and have a question about the water pump shaft seal. At some point somebody suggested putting some kind of sealant on the shaft as well as the rubber seal. Has anyone heard of this, and if so, do you know what kind of sealant to use?<br...
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    Upper bearing shaft removal

    Have 1983 OMC 800 stringer. Replacing water pump shaft and upper drive shaft. Was able to pull gear and bearing assembly from drive shaft but have hit a snag with getting the drive shaft out. My manual says to support the gear casing on a soft surface and use a press to remove the shaft. Maybe...
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    Source for best deals on OMC parts?

    Going to be needing some outdrive parts for my '83 OMC stringer 800 in the near future. Would appreciate some suggestions as to where to look for the best deals on parts.<br /><br />Thanks, Fred
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    Reclaim thread for outdrive malfunction problem

    Lost original thread. :rolleyes: <br /><br />Thanks to those who responded. Capt Ken and ****. I'll recap here:<br />Was cruising at idle just fine. Sped up to 20mph and shortly therafter the engine revved up and boat was out of gear. <br /><br />The thinking here seems to be a problem with...
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