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    Replying to Topic 'Prop Question'

    A side note to this discussion of repairing props. My prop had some damage and I contacted Tacoma Propeller. They retail a lot of props on line. The man I spoke to recommended I repair it instead of...
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    Replying to Topic 'fell hard, broke rib??'

    When I fell I was crossing the wake and pulling hard because I was a little behind in the course. I was pretty low against the boat so when I fell I had no notice and didn't have any time to protect...
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    Replying to Topic 'fell hard, broke rib??'

    Thanks for the feed back,
    It's been two weeks and I still have some pain. Pulling an engine in and out of my wifes suburban may have something to do with that. I talked to a friend of mine...
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    Replying to Topic 'First time out, engine died on me!!'

    You can run your boat in the driveway but only with cooling water to the engine. If you look under the boat back near the driveshaft there is a brass fitting that bulges down a little bit and acts as...
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    fell hard, broke rib??

    I was in the couse the other day, long line, 30 mph. I was going from #2 to #3 when I fell pulling hard in the wake. I have never fallen that hard in 20 years. It has been a week and I still hurt...
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    Replying to Topic 'Break-in ski boots ?'

    CarsonDoc,
    What Obrien did you get? I just got a new Obrien and the boots (XXL) were super tight. Did not think I would get it on. It also has double boots, first time for that. It took three tries...
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    Replying to Topic 'Winterizing in Florida'

    I wouldn,t know if freezing were an issue where you at. If it gets cold (mid to low 20's) you could have some problems. I would think the bigger issue for you would be how often the boat gets used...
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    Replying to Topic 'oil change- Outback'

    The oil drain hose starts from under the motor. It is threaded into the oil pan on the lower most part of the motor. It basicly goes into the oil pan where a drain plug would be on a car. Mine was...
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    Replying to Topic 'Wake plate for LS'

    I also have a problem with porpoising at 30+ mph, and I know the plate will help that. My question is whether a wake plate will help signifigantly with the wake for slalom skiing. I know some of the...
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    Replying to Topic 'Outback owners what do u do?'

    I bought an Outback this year. I grew up around boats but had not driven a boat that sat so low in the water or a direct drive (some things are different). I find the swamping is the worst when I...
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    Replying to Topic 'Propellor upgrade'

    Thanks for the tip on the old string. I found it. I also heard back from Tacoma prop in WA state. Tacomapropellor.com. Real helpful. He felt like I am probably running the right prop. He suggested I...
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    Replying to Topic 'Propellor upgrade'

    Thanks for the info. I was on the lake Saturday and the boat easily revs as far as I want it to. The 6000 rpm seems pretty high to me also even for a roller cam engine. I slalom and I would also like...
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    Propellor upgrade

    I have a 98 Outback with the original OJ prop. The prop has some dings and a few rough edges on the ends of the blades. I believe it is a 13" 12 pitch (stock). I want to upgrade the prop partly to...
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    Online Parts & manual

    Is there a source for online parts for Moombas. I live an hour from the nearest dealer. I usually now what I need and am plenty capable of doing the work but would much rather log on and order than...
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    Speedometer dead

    I have a 98' Outback. One sppedo works one doesn't. I cleaned the tube between the speedo and the back really well and blew through it. The speedo will move like this, but what is the brass looking...
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    Speedometer dead

    I have a 98' Outback. One sppedo works one doesn't. I cleaned the tube between the speedo and the back really well and blew through it. The speedo will move like this, but what is the brass looking...
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    Replying to Topic 'Winterizing'

    Thanks for the reply and the update on the Indamr site. Is there any need to run any antifreeze through the pick up or raw water pump or into the maifolds?
    Thanks, Charles
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    Replying to Topic 'Winterizing'

    Thanks for the reply and the update on the Indamr site. Is there any need to run any antifreeze through the pick up or raw water pump or into the maifolds?
    Thanks, Charles
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    Winterizing

    I have an Outback with a 5.7 L MPI motor. I was goiing to be winterizing the boat soon, but was soon how many steps were involved. Can anyone out there let me know what all would have to be done? ...
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    Gel Coat oxidation

    My Moomba is White on top with Dark Blue down the sides. All of the fiberglass had some oxidation but on the dark blue it was really white. I have since buffed the gelcoat and it looks good. I then...
  21. Thread: Prop Slop

    by Father of 5
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    Prop Slop

    On my 1998 Outback the prop has a small amount of movement. Is this normal? If not can I torque the prop nut down (what torque) or is there some greater concern?
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