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

Lee,

Oh my goodness forgot about hooking hose up.Don't ever start without water
running you're kill your impeller almost instantly 2500 RPM OK I don't run
over 1500 RPM.

Glenn

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From: "LShuster (lib1)" <lib1@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 4:15 PM
Subject: 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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