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Droid replied to the thread 91’ OMC 5.0 motor w/ 4.3 stern. Spun Gimble..

In my opinion, the outdrive failing should not cause the gimbal bearing issue. If I understand you correctly: 1) You bought the boat &...

May 30, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread With nut / Without nut driveshafts.

For clarity on the subject: Early units had the spring loaded pin. (Yes, you can push it in firmly). The bearing is tapered smaller end...

May 28, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread With nut / Without nut driveshafts.

Pin is without nut No pin is with nut

May 28, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Inverted fuel pump question.

The bolt pattern & gasket is offset. Regardless of original design they were all (1963 and up) built filter up, 2 series over the years...

May 27, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread 1984 key.

If it's an OMC switch there will be a 2 digit number WHERE THE KEY GOES ON, not on the body of the switch. The number will be in the 50s...

May 23, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Johnson 85TXLR77S - Power Trim Problems.

Green

May 21, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Any help please.

Well now, you are in a pickle but I don't think it's insurmountable. The rear motor mounts are some easily measured distance apart. I...

May 19, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Lower unit bearing carrier seals.

1st off, punctuate your post. No one likes to read a non punctuated paragraph. 2nd, in order to buy the correct parts for an OMC motor...

May 19, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread No spark.

You should have posted in the Mercury/Mariner area. Your home made key will most likely fail soon if it wor

May 17, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread 28hp OMC SPL Outboard died while running and now can't get any response from turning key.

You had the lower unit off. The water pump has seals below & the shift shaft has an o-ring. That's all there is. No seal or gasket at...

May 15, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread 28hp OMC SPL Outboard died while running and now can't get any response from turning key.

It all sounds normal to me.

May 15, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Flywheel Magnets.

In a perfect world maybe. Obviously you're not psying labor, you could put it together & try it.

May 14, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Issue with Wiring & fuses for Lowrance Fish Finder.

I can't see your mess but: *1st, That depth finder should be happy with 3 amps, maybe 5 if it's some 65" big screen TV type. *2nd, I...

May 12, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread Johnson 40hp? not sure of year maybe 80s or 90s, running badly and needs to run rich to idle and have power.

That would be quite a change from DLH

May 11, 2026
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Droid replied to the thread 28hp OMC SPL Outboard died while running and now can't get any response from turning key.

You won't loose any gear oil. As for not cranking with key, you obviously have power to the key. But are the connections good? Bad...

May 10, 2026

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