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Unread 11-15-2007, 10:50 AM
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Default Re: I/O or OB

Well I have an 84' with a 470 Mercruiser (probably the same motor you just bought bcurling). I love the I/O for several reasons. First is my motor is original and never really gave me any trouble other than a timing issue. It does not use any gas. and since it is a "car" motor, I can do all the work to it myself.

If you want to fish late in the winter all you have to do is open the valve on the heat exchanger and drain the raw water into the bilge. That way there is no worry about freezing. If your motor has antifreeze in her.

I love my I/O. When she goes I already have my eye on another local V with the same motor. *;)
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