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    Droid replied to the thread Freeze out plug 1977 OMC.
    The water exiting the cooling system joins the exhaust in the riser, so no it will not go into the engine unless you have bad...
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    Droid replied to the thread Freeze out plug 1977 OMC.
    It won't hurt to flush it while the plugs are out. Is this a fresh water or salt water boat?
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    If I recall, some switches shorted out the ignition, others put the timing into a base mode. In other words instead of momentarily...
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    Typically if it doesn't interrupt it's because there is not enough travel into gear so, not enough travel back to neutral to cause...
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    Droid replied to the thread TnT wires.
    I thought the wires made 1 complete wrap around the shaft. That's the was I remember the concealed side mount controllers & I don't see...
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    Droid replied to the thread 60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues.
    1st off, in this last post you said 4 stroke. On a 2 stroke, final carb mixture is set idling in the water. Adjusting on a trailer will...
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    Droid replied to the thread Prop for 1997 Johnson 130HP.
    Prop technology has changed a lot from the 70s & 80s until today. Assuming it's a 3 blade aluminum (and you have offered zero details)...
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    Droid replied to the thread Prop for 1997 Johnson 130HP.
    What Racer is saying is that the prop is matched to the boat & motor combination. There are a series of prop sizes that fit the engine...
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    Droid replied to the thread 1972 50hp OMC.
    Why bypass a safety feature? At least give a try to clean it. Since that is electric shift, you advance the idle for starting with the...
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    Droid replied to the thread Fuel issue, completely lost.
    Rebuild kits come with inlet needles & seats. The jets Racer asked about are high speed jets in the bottom of the fuel bowls. They are...
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    Droid replied to the thread Freeze out plug 1977 OMC.
    Eyes on the end of antennas like an insect would be handy too.
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    Droid replied to the thread Freeze out plug 1977 OMC.
    Now all you need is another joint in your arm between the wrist & elbow to help gain access.
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    Droid replied to the thread Chevy omc 3.8l 1985.
    Look up FelPro marine gaskets
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    Droid replied to the thread Freeze out plug 1977 OMC.
    I pulled out some old OMC parts books & freeze plugs are not shown. Since Mercruiser used 302 & 351 blocks in the 70s, I looked there...
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    There should be an interlock cable that attaches to aft side of recoil starter. TBH, I don't know where the other end goes.
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