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    1977 omc electric outdrive

    Dont know if this is the right thread to post on this question,but I am I have a 1977 Omc Electric outboard Drive that I dont need and am thinking about selling.I bought this a couple months ago off craigslist and now I am moving.I am just asking what price should I list it for? Thanks for any...
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    Boat Trailer Fenders

    I just bought a pair of new trailer fenders 9x32" from Gator trailer off e-bay.My question is how to prep then for paint and what kind of paint to use? should I wipe them down with vinger water first? I just need to know the steps to do it right.since I know on occasions I"ll more than likely be...
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    1977 OMC 351w cooling system

    How can I convert to a closed cooling system or can it even be done?I dont nothing about what it involves,my boat is a 1977 Cobalt with a 351W with a yep you guessed it! OMC Electric Stringer outdrive! LOL and if it can be done would it be worth the money to do it? The reason for wanting to do...
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    Boat trailer clearance

    I have a boat on a ez_loader trailer that I have towed with no problems back and forth to the lake,But I am going to hook it up to a U-Haul truck and going 1,000 miles. I fell like the tongue on the trailer should be extended 1 and a half foot to 2 ft. what do ya think? for the clearence? here...
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    I have a E-Z loader single axle trailer and a 19ft.Cobalt boat on it

    Hi All ! ok heres the story,I am moving from Wisconsin to Connecticut in May and am going to pull it with a 26 ft. U-haul Truck.I would rather have a Tandum trailer but this is all I can afford right now so it has to do.I have alot of concerns and a little nervous thinking about towing it 1,000...
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    Pulling my 1977 omc 351w out of my boat

    Hi all,I am getting ready in a week or two to pull out my old 351w out,I have the outdrive off already but just really dont understand how the motor motor mounts unbolt they look greek to me,I have a manual but it kinda vague on when it comes to unbolting the motor mounts,I have pulled plenty...
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    Ballast resister

    Hi, first of all I just love this site!It"s been such a great help........My question is I have a 1977 351W in my boat and and have a Ballast Resister that is bad due to exposure to the elements, can I just get a coil that has a internal one instead of buying another Ballast Resister ? Thanks all
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    Moving to Connecticut I May

    I know this is probly not the forum to post this,But I am a OMC stringer owner and just would like to know if anyone of ya"ll that are knowledgeable people that are near Cheschire,Connecticut where I will be in late April or May that may be able to check out my 1977 Cobalt 351W with the...
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    OMC outdrive,will it work on mine? 1979 302

    I have a chance to buy a 1979 OMC outdrive that has a ford 302 engine with it.My outdrive in my boat is a 1977 OMC stringer with a 351W.I would like to buy a spare outdrive for the right price that will fit on my 351W.I told him I dont need the 302 just the outdrive if it will work on mine.My...
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    1977 351w with a stringer outdrive... wanting to pressure check it,if possible

    after I put my new engine in is there any way I can pressure check the water sytem to make sure I dont have any water leaks before I actually put it in the water this spring? I just trying to think ahead.I wanta make sure my OMC exhaust manifolds dont have any leaks or anything else.My wife...
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    outside of the transon needs cleaned

    Hi all! newbie here, On the outside of the drain holes on my transom needs to be cleaned,can anyone tell me the best way the clean this rusty colored stain up?Actually my other boat has it too! Might as well do both of them at the same time........any suggestions will be much appreciated...I...
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    putting new impeller in my stringer outdrive 1977 351

    I have a 1977 351W and a stringer outdrive. How hard is it to change the impeller and what is the procedure? thanks for any help Chuck
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    how to inspect the transom seal on a 1977 351 stringer

    Hi all! I was wanting to know whats the best way to inspect the transom seal on my 1977 351w with a electric shift stringer outdrive.I dont want to get it out in the lake this spring and it sink! LOL I have a 1977 Cobalt and its been sitting for years.Would it be best just to replace it anyway...
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    need info on where to hook up a garden hose to run my stringer outdrive in the driveway

    Hi all newbie here, I have a 1977 351W and yes with a old stringer outdrive LOL! anyway if anyone could tell me where to connect a water hose up to it so I can start it up in my driveway. I know about the muffs and I use it for my other boat with a outboard but I dont see anywhere to connect it...
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