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Was wondering if there were any other manufacturers<br />other than Shamrock that made inboard 23-27 foot <br />cuddy cabins. When my supply of Stringer parts gets used up, I am looking at all my options.<br />Jon
With the engine finished for the most part, I'm starting to get the little things tidied up before engine installation. <br /> One of the first things I need some expertise with is how to attach my bilge vent hoses to the starboard vent. Whatever wood was there orginally is gone. It looks...
OK, this is hard to describe with words. I'm removing the engine and intermediate housing for overhaul and am removing the tru-course steering cable from the intermediate housing. 76 Stringer 235. Trying to, anyway. According to the illustration in the service manual, the tru-course shaft that...
Ok, next in my series of Electric stringer questions. The call out for gear lube is type C. I am an Amsoil dealer, would one of my lubes be applicable for this application? My literature does not specify.<br />Thanks<br />Jon
Re: OMC stringer flushing
Really old Model 14 electric shift has no raw water intake in the lower unit. there is a little grate directly above the prop that leads to a little tube that sticks directly into the water pump housing. Your later cable shift unit does indeed have the little gill...
Re: OMC stringer flushing
Ow, I got it, slip them on horizontally. The other side of the muff will just sit above the anti-ventilation plate. Still getting used to the new world of OMC after years of Mercrusier Is. I'll have to get a cap and chain soon.<br />Thanks<br />Jon
Re: OMC stringer flushing
There is no place to put muffs on this outdrive. The pickup point for the raw water pump is above the prop. The cap is missing for the flusher, thanks for pointing that out. That is one of those things that is obvious, but easily missed.<br />Thanks
I just drug home my 24' Crestliner with electric shift Stringer and was wondering if it is acceptable to run her on dry land with the hose hooked up to the flush port on the starboard pivot pin cover. I'm concerned that the water pump in the vertical drive be fried by this, and the factory...
