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    Twins vs single screw

    I'm looking at 2 mid 70's Stamas 26' cuddys....one has twin GM 165 6 cyl....the other has a 350 both omc outdrives.....any pros or cons you can share? Thnx
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    Back - flushing block & heads

    73 350 Chevy omc.... I've done everything from impeller to thermostat....flushed exhaust manifolds....so I believe the block & or heads are clogged....how about back-flusning the block....rather than taking the heads off & see what happens. Maybe tap on block as I'm flushing...any feedback?
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    Water pump change

    1973 stamas 350 Chevy I/O OMC 800 out drive. ...can I change without removing upper gear case? I swapped out motor 2 yrs ago so I have exp removing out drive just want to save time & work. Thanks
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    Water pump change

    1973 stamas 350 Chevy I/o 800 out drive. ...can I change without removing upper gear case? I swapped out motor 2 yrs ago so I have exp removing out drive just want to save time & work. Thanks
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    Late 70's 350 Chevy OMC ....no spark from coil

    New gas, water sep, points conds cap rotor coil wires 2 yrs old. With key on, power to + - side of coil power to points also, cranks like hell won't fire tried grounding coil wire from cap connection no spark. Could it be timing chain or resistor or volt reg? Goin there tonite to advance or...
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    Splicing Xducer cables

    I have 2 Furuno finders ones an 10 pin which is connected to a B60 a nearly flushmount thru hull ducer. The other unit I switchout is a 8 pin, I'm considering splicing a Y into it several inches down from the 10 pin connect without cutting the cable just peel insul back and solder like colors...
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    needed: furuno GPA 016 antenna cable

    This antenna has a connection that looks like a cable coax connector, and also uses a coax cable by the looks of the male connections , don't know the specs of the cable . The connector is a TNC OD looks like 7/16". I'd like to find the right components and put one together, haven't found...
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    1973 Clearwater Hardtop

    I'm looking just for the hardtop. I'm up near Cleve Ohio. Anyone from Florida know of any salvage yards? Thanks for any help!!
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    75 Merc 650 fuel lines

    This is a 65 hp Thunderbolt serial 3906281 3 cyl...... We are looking for the fuel lines on the motor from what my cousin described they are pressureized, they are on the motor not the tank....I've worked on early OMC's but never a Merc. Any help on where to find these lines he's had no...
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    Manual choke cable

    I'm looking for a 15' to 20' choke cable....any suggestions where I can purchase one.....thanks
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    removing stains fiberglass floor

    !973 Stamas 24'......I had the floor in near mint the 1st time I cleaned it when I was detailing the boat for the 1st time after 2 yrs of fishing with weekly scrub-downs it looks like ^$!&....I've tries laundry soap powder.....today I used that citris orange and comet cleanser with a 1/2 "...
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    Oil pan...'67 GM 120hp

    I need a pan for a 1967 GM 120hp 4cyl.....some sellers on ebay have salvage yards I'll start there........just thought I'd post here for a chance someone have one or help.........thank !
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    Lowrance broadband sounder

    Does anyone have any experience with this unit. I currently am using a Lowrance 38HD....I fish Lake Erie anywhere from 15' to 70'....If you are currently using it please post what type of water you use it in and if its worth the investment.
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    Furuno LS6000....freq change ?

    I cannot find anywhere in the manual about changing the transd frequency....thanks for any help...
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    OMC 1973 tilt issue

    I did a search to research my problem, I'd like some feedback on my issue. When shifted in reverse the O/D pulls away slightly from the intermediate housing. If shifted back in to forw it will seat again. If rpm is increased in reverse the O/D will raise up like an outboard without the lock on...
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