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    Horrible Performance 1987 Proline 21 w/OMC Seadrive

    Hi folks - looking for some advice here on propeller sizing. I recently replaced the powerhead on my 1987 OMC Sea Drive (140 HP) . The shop which supplied the head and lower unit sent me a 15 X 15 prop. I have to run it at 4400 RPM to get any " decent " 20 MPH out of it. Fuel burn is about 12 -...
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    OMC SEA DRIVE Select Trim - Blown Oil Line

    Hello once again all, Got a major issue with the hydraulic lines on the select trim unit. The short story is a crimp on fitting on the "Piston" end of the ram failed where the hose joins with the stainless tubing thus preventing the ability to raise to unit. The OMC part number is 983543 which...
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    Engine won't shut down with key

    Recently had quite a bit of work done on my OMC Sea Drive including replacing the powerhead. All had been working fine then out of the blue, I can turn off the key and remove it but the motor still runs. The only way I can get it to shut down is to either break the connection in the wiring...
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    1987 OMC Sea Drive : Remaval of Tilt/trim ram from lower housing

    Hello folks. I'm trying to get the steering "yoke" for lack of a better term off of the unit so I can send it along with the power head and lower unit for reassembly. This is the part (see attached picture) that the lower unit, exhaust housing, etc. are mounted to. I have been able to get the 6...
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    Remaval of Tilt/trim ram from lower housing !

    Hello folks. I'm trying to get the steering "yoke" for lack of a better term off of the unit so I can send it along with the power head and lower unit for reassembly. This is the part (see attached picture) that the lower unit, exhaust housing, etc. are mounted to. I have been able to get the 6...
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    Deleted solicitation -

    I apologize if I incorrectly posted to Other Outboards requesting trying to find a 1.8L OMC Sea Drive on 9/6, Did I post in the wrong section? If so can you tell me where I can post the question? Not sure where I went wrong but I would appreciate your feedback so I can comply with the rules. It...
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    WANTED - 1.8 Liter OMC Sea Drive - WANTED

    Help !! I'm Looking for a rebuilt or re-buildable OMC Sea Drive Model 18AHPHD. If any one knows of where I can get my hands on one I would greatly appreciate it. Looking forward to some positive results Thank You in advance..
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    1993 Seadoo GTX Entire Drive Shaft Boot Rotates

    I was recently given 2 1993 Seadoo GTX 5861's They both start right up and one appears to be in perfect condition. The other one has a problem and the only way I can describe it is that the rubber boot over the drive shaft wants to rotate when the engine is started - I loosend the hose clamps...
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    Triton 2690 WA Performance Information

    Would any you you kind folks have perofrmance information / fuel consumption figures for a 2003 Triton 2690 WA with twin Honda 200 Four Strokes ...... Any information you may provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Old Electric Trolling Motor

    Hi all - I was cleaning out my shed today and came across an old battery powered trolling motor. It is a "Tempo-Troll" (Model # 150) battery powered motor. Has anyone ever heard of these? Does anyone know if it is 6V or 12V or is there a way to check the voltage? It was given to me between...
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    '87 OMC 1.8 L Sea Drive

    I believe this is the appropriate forum for posting since J & E took over OMC-I'm having a bizzare problem with performance - Recently, I replaced my below deck fuel supply line as I believe the original had an air leak. I filled the tank - went for a cruise and hit 30 MPH- Problem solved...
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    '87 21' Proline W/A Cuddy BIA Capacity Plate

    Hi Folks, I originally posted this on the Proline Boats Forum - this may be a better place - The Capacity Plate on my boat is unreadable - if anyone has a similar boat could you possibly share the information from your plate - It is powered by a 1.8L 140H.P. OMC Sea Drive - I try to keep...
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    1987 Proline W/A Cuddy

    Hello all, I have a '87 W/A Cuddy with a 140HP OMC Sea Drive- Unfortunately, my BIA Capacity Plate is unreadable and a spec sheet I received from Proline doesn't address the load capacity - I'm hoping that someone out there has a similar model and that you would be so kind to share the...
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    OMC Sea Drive (1987) Lower Assembly

    Hi folks - You have been an imense help to me yet again - I found a bunch of through the "Pan" fittings that were potential sources of sea water - all siliconed, loose factory plugs replaced (with bail plugs) and a new gasket between the cowling and pan - hopefully, I will be posting the picture...
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    1987 OMC Sea Drive -21 Proline W/A Cuddy

    My 1987 1.8 L 140HP Sea Drive is causing me some headaches - I am getting quite a bit of water into the pan which vaporizes and chokes the motor out - I found my original post and your gracious replies re OMC Sea Drive Water Flow from Sept 3 - 6 2010. This boat is stern heavy and rides low in...
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    Search Forum by poster

    Is it possible to search threads and / original posts by user? I had posted a Q a year or so ago regarding an 1987 OMC Sea Drive - I did receive several responses but lost all of my login data and had to re register. I think my original ID was either Strange-Bru or Strange_Bru.
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