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    omc timing and questions

    Against my objectiins my buddy bought an 85 boat with a 3.0 omc inboard. He approached the boat as a car and decided to do some tuning and now as it way out of time. I spoke with my mechanic in another state and he gave me basic information. The mechanic stated that if their was a plug or...
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    First 4 stroke, How do I use it?

    Maybe I shouldn't ask how I use it because I am aware how to operate it. Just bought another pontoon boat but unlike the ones I have owned in the past, this one has a mercury 4 stroke. With my 2 strokes I either added oil straight to the gas or I used the oil injection system. My question is how...
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    Back with another boat. Milky oil

    I bought another boat and I did know it had issues. The PO stated although he didnt winterize it properly(only stabil the gas and fogged engine with it running or not I could not tell you), temps didnt go below the freezing point which makes me question what the real cause is. Dont get me wrong...
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    1989 maxum remodel with updated pics, advice please

    Re: Need some advice on remodel Re: Need some advice on remodel Started out today making my biggest mistake of the project so far. 2 mins into it I cut a huge gash into the hull of the boat with my circular saw. I dont even know what I was thinking when I did it and I knew better. When I first...
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    1989 maxum remodel with updated pics, advice please

    Re: Need some advice on remodel w/pics Re: Need some advice on remodel w/pics Took the floor out today. I am unsure how the wood is in place around the back and I am afraid of damaging the motor mount area. Do I remove it the same as the rest of the floor? In the picture of the back you can...
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    Anyone add a sundeck?

    Looking for others who have added a sundeck(over motor), and was curious how you braced/built it. Any pictures would be great. thanks
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    Need help finding picture on here

    Yesterday I was searching through alot of previous threads regarding rebuilding projects and I seen a guy who posted a picture of his boat where he left his old back to back seat bases in place, cushioned the rear half of them and put single seats on the front. Ring a bell with anyone. I think...
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    1989 maxum remodel with updated pics, advice please

    Re: Need some advice on remodel Re: Need some advice on remodel Pics are up. There was a real quick downpour before I could get out and get the cover back on so everything looks wet. I cant tell if I can cut the back to back bases out. Any ideas based on the pics of where I can start cutting...
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    Ever wish you could turn back time?

    Let me start out by saying the boat at hand is a 1989 maxum that has had a few issues for the past few years. The engine has an issue that should be an easy fix, and there was some rotting wood that really didnt affect the boat operating. Yesterday I posted the boat up for sale and priced it...
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    1989 maxum remodel with updated pics, advice please

    Boat is a 1989 maxum open bow. I have spent the day doing what was going to be a few small repairs but led into a full remodel. I have gutted the boat and decided to remove the back to back seats and replace them with pedastals and chairs if at all possible. My question is the bases appear to be...
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    What could this be?

    I am leaning towards a tune-up or possibly a fuel issue, maybe water seperator needs changed. Boat is an 89 maxum with the v-8 5.0lx with thunderbolt IV ignition system. I believe its a 305. Go out today and the boat starts and revs fine in neutral. Put it in gear and it wont plane. I leave it...
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    Mercruiser what to try next

    Boat is a 89 maxum with the 5.0lx mercruiser, thunderbolt ignition, 305. 2 weeks ago I went throught the boat after it wouldnt start. Check everything I could think of. I even took out the ignition sensor and cleaned it. Put it all back together and nothing. I go out awhile later and it starts...
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    Using car parts

    I hope this is in the right area. I need some tune up parts(cap, rotor, plugs, wires, and especially an ignition sensor). If I could find these at an automotive store, would these parts be okay to use on the boat? How hard will it be to find the parts or any terms to say to the store so they...
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    mercruiser wont start 305 5.0L thunderbolt ignition

    Hey guys the boat is an 89maxum with the 5.0l v8. The boat sat all winter until yesterday when my son decided to open it up and powerwash the engine(I know). Went and bought a new battery and attempted to start. It cranked strong but failed to start. I took the distributer cap off and there was...
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