Re: [omc-boats] In search of a Chicago mechanic

I ditto Glen's thoughts. It is getting a little harder to find auto
mechanics that haven't cut their teeth on TBI, EFI and ECM's (electronic
replacements for carbs and coils & points). But other than hooking up water
and knowing not to rev her much past 2500 RPM on the hose, you sure don't
need old-school OMC Stringer-specific training/experience to work on good
old American GM (Chevy) 4's, Buick 6's and Buick/Chevy V8's. All the basic
tune-up stuff is available straight from NAPA or your corner Chevy garage. I
agree it's rather dumb to pay a extra premium price to a marine shop
mechanic for the routine stuff.

Lee

----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Halweg" <glennhalweg@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: [omc-boats] In search of a Chicago mechanic

> Mike,
>
> If you have the V-6 or straight four any GM guy can help you. You can't
kill
> either of these engines. I know where you can get expensive help around
> $60.00 an hour. My Rogue put the key in (boat's sat since 1982) nothing,
> fuse labeled ignition corroded actually every fuse needed replacement.
>
> Glenn
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Sweeney" <mike.s.sweeney@...>
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 8:03 PM
> Subject: [omc-boats] In search of a Chicago mechanic
>
>
> > It feels like halfway through the season and I'd hate to throw in the
> > towel... Does anyone know of a mechanic (retired OMC/Johnson or
otherwise)
> > in the Chicagoland area that would be willing to take on my electrical
> > system on my 1968 Johnson Reveler. The engine cranks, fuel seems to be
> > flowing, but I just can't seem to get her to fire! I've tried the
various
> > suggestions (thanks group) but I'm running out of time and want to see
> > this
> > piece of history,(my childhood), run again!
> >
> > If I don't get it running this season I will be forced to put the boat
> > back
> > on the block. Please help! Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Mike
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