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  1. Boomyal

    Time for a new floor and???????

    ....If they made it right the first time I wouldn't be havin to go thru this. :mad: Are there any substitutes for plywood floor material? Such as composite panels that would be impervious to moisture.
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    Deadrise?

    Looking at a new boat website, they showed the amount of deadrise for each model. I know what it is but how would one know how much is good? and good for exactly what?
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    OMC 800 outdrive freeplay.

    With my outdrive in the down and straight ahead there is about 3/8 inch of freeplay when you grab the outdrive and move it from left to right. This movement is measured at the back end of the cavitation plate. Are there any opinions as to whether this is proper or not?<br /><br...
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    OMC 800 outdrive freeplay.

    With my outdrive in the down and straight ahead there is about 3/8 inch of freeplay when you grab the outdrive and move it from left to right. This movement is measured at the back end of the cavitation plate. Are there any opinions as to whether this is proper or not?<br /><br...
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    Oil filter by-pass valve.

    Spin on oil filters (oem full flow factory filter) are supposed to have a pressure actuated by-pass valve. If the filter were to become clogged the valve is supposed to open allowing oil(albiet unfiltered) flow thru to the engine. HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF THE VALVE STICKING OPEN? This...
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    Holley 2 bbl !-302 ford

    I was just running the motor, fast idle, after installing a new thermostat. After a few minutes the motor started running rough. I kicked the throttle up to 1800-2000 rpm and it smoothed out. Dropped it back to 1000-1200 rpm and it started running rough again. I noticed black residue...
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    Painting outdrive leg?

    Anyone have any experience/suggestions on re-painting an OMC outdrive. It's 25 y/o now and starting to look a little naked. <br /><br />I've heard that you need to strip it down and give the bare aluminum an acid bath b4 priming and repainting. Was hoping someone has had success (materials...
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    Fuel Stabilizer?

    Does anyone have a lead for an economical source for fuel stabilzer? I get tired of paying more for a stabilizer than for my Jose Cuervo Gold. Living up here in the Great PNW, I have a lot of other equipment besides my boat that I should use it in.
  9. Boomyal

    Gulfstream Brand (mfg'd in Salt Lake City)?

    I have a 1975 20' Gulfstream runabout. I have questions regarding the structure beneath the floorboards. For one my infloor gas tank is settling. You can feel it in the uneven floorboard beneath the vinyl mat. My fear is that once the mat is breached (it's the original) that I will get water...
  10. Boomyal

    OMC 400/800

    What is the difference between these two series?<br />My unit is a 1978 cable shift and neither number is referenced on the outdrive tag or in my aftermarket manual.
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    Okay! What is WOT? (no text)

    Same Question as Subject.
  12. Boomyal

    Proper relationship of IO cavitation plate to bottom of hull?

    I have a 20' Gulfstream runabout with a 1978 OMC outdrive driven by a OMC 302. I am running a 15 x 17 cupped Michigan prop and I am experiencing a signifigant loss of hook-up of the prop to the water. With no load in the boat, at full throttle acceleration, the prop breaks loose at 2400 rpm...
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