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    Atwood drum brake actuator overhaul

    Folks, I have a 1992 trailmaster with an original Atwood brake actuator welded to the trailer. The bolts and the watchamacallit that attaches to the ball of my hitch has worn out and causing the whole trailer to hop on small bumps. I have about 10% tongue weight on the hitch so weight is not an...
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    Replaced impeller on Yammie 4.3 now what???

    Just replaced my impeller on a yamaha 4.3 because it was running hot. Someone said that yammies are prone to impeller damage due to the pump is too far from the outdrive so the engine has to be reved higher during start-up to quickly suck the water through the system. I just need confirmation or...
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    Beached 1992 yamaha 4.3 WOT and hydraulic issues

    Folks, I beached my outdrive in mud and sand in the middle of the lake. Now, the outdrive wont go up and WOT wont go over 4k. What damage did i do to the outdrive and extent of repair? What do i need to do to clean out any mud and sand left in my motor if any? Any advice would be appreciated...
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    Did I buy a Yamaha headache?

    Hi All, I just bought a 1993 Rinker with a 4.3 Yammie outdrive. Its an unexpected purchase for me just to help out a cousin who was the original owner of the boat and was in financial trouble. He has all service records for it and has been always anal in everything he does for as long as I've...
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    No Title, No Manufacturers certificate, No Registration???

    No Title, No Maunufacturers Certificate, and No registration. The trailer was never registered to any owner and yet its a 1998... This was confirmed with the Illinois DMV and local police. Does anyone know how to get this thing titled and registered? I do now have the VIN # but cant do anything...
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    Help! Need the vin location or a source on where to get it of a 1988 Glasride trailer

    Folks, Im still screwing around for a vin# or a location on where I can find it. Nobody from here in Chicago area seems to know where it is and I need to register it to me. The old owner doesnt have it nor the dealer where he bought it from. The whole thing smells fishy but I need to move...
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    Lost Illinois title on 88' Glassride trailer

    Help! Lost the title on my 88 Glassride trailer and need a new title but cant find the Vin# anywhere??? The sticker with the capacity info is almost faded so is that where it would be? Any advice would help. Thanks All
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    '84 omc 140

    Hi All, I need to ask some feedback on an '84 OMC 140hp motor and outdrive. I had the 77 stringer for quite some time and looking to upgrade the most affordable way. The outdrive is silver in color and it is not the cobra series. Is this still considered a Stringer? Reliability issues from...
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    OMC Electric shift tilt not working

    Hi All, Need advise on my tilt. I just put the outdrive back on and raised and lowered the outdrive to check and now it only clicks but it doesnt do anthing. Did my motor just burned out??? Thanks
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    OMC Stringer wont stay in gear

    Folks, I have a '77 OMC stringer that wont stay in drive over 1500 RPM's. It lets go over that RPM and it re-engages when it gets below that RPM. It has been a frustrating experience on this drive but its all I can afford at this time. I would appreciate any info on this issue. Thanks again to all.
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    OMC Stringer wont go on drive/reverse

    Hi all, My 77' 175hp OMC stringer wont go on drive or reverse. Ive been reading the manual and tells me to check for 12v of voltage on the green wire on the quick disconnect. I did checked it and no power is going thru it. I dont really know where a fuse would be on that if it even has one...
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    Replacing a sliding leaf spring...

    Hi All, Has anyone had any experience replacing the leaf springs on your trailer? How hard is it and approximate time it takes to install both sides of a single axle trailer. Please advice. Thanks
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    Motor wont turn on a stringer outdrive

    Hi all, I have an OMC 175 with 302 in it. It has the stringer outdrive on it. My motor wont turn over. The starter sounds like its jamming somewhere. It just clunks so I know its its trying to turn. Battery is new and this is the first time its being used this year. No water with the oil...
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