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gracer
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Initially Posted - 07/08/2002 :  18:59:22  Show Profile
I have had the same problem everyone else seems to have with switching to a 4S engine and mounting it.

Has anyone bought a Garelick #71044 and use it successfully. I would be interested in knowing the mounting details and problems

Bob
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Response Posted - 07/09/2002 :  17:12:45  Show Profile
Garelick recommends AGAINST it--I asked them. I suspect the flat aluminum bars are not stiff enough, whereas the 7090's (and Fulton 1810-1820's) cast U-channels are much stronger.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT
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Shelby
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Response Posted - 07/10/2002 :  17:08:49  Show Profile
I bought a Garelick #71090 and have used it. I had it mounted for me because I didn't want to deal with the possible issues. They did a good job, although it is mounted quite low on the stbrd side. It also is pretty stiff when lowering the motor and raising it back out of the water (hoping that will ease a little with use). I have a 2002 Honda 9.9 mounted on it. When I talked to Garelick, they did not recommend the 71044 anymore. I can send you pictures if you are interested.

Shelby on "Third S" '82 C25 #3208 SKSR
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Sidurian
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 :  11:39:19  Show Profile
Get the motor mount from CD - it's just as cheap as the Garelick and comes with a predrilled alum. backing plate with a white poly plate that fits on top (or behind, depending on how you look at it). I just installed it for my 9HP Honda 4S this weekend without too much hassle but will advise that you have nimble fingers, socket wrenches, extra nuts, and a reliable drill handy. :)

There's always something!
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 :  12:54:46  Show Profile
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I bought a Garelick #71090... It also is pretty stiff when lowering the motor and raising it back out of the water (hoping that will ease a little with use).
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Shelby: Did you grease all of the pivot points? If not, lithium grease or dry (teflon) lube will help after it's had a chance to work into the bushings.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette "Passage" in SW CT
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sbohlin
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 :  13:47:41  Show Profile
Is the motor mount from CD adequate for a 4 stroke engine? I have the impression from the catalog that it is a replacement for the original bracket not an upgrade. It seems to be for a 2 stroke even with the new backing plate. It's diminsions etc. are identical to my oringinal bracket with the exception of the adding the steel plate. Otherwise, it would seem that all we would need to do is add the new steel backing plate and a new pad. Some how that seems much too simple.

Dave Bristle you are the definite guru for this topic, what is your opinion?


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Shelby
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 :  14:14:20  Show Profile
Dave, a duh moment for me. No I did not grease the pivot points, but will now. Sometimes the obvious is hard to see.

Shelby wishing he was on "Third S" '82 C25 #3208 SKSR
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gracer
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 :  16:33:47  Show Profile
I think I have been convinced that the bracket to buy is the Futon MB1810 that Dave has suggested - however, now I can't find a dealer to get it from??

This is really getting frustrating.

Any help will be appreciated. Thnkas for the input thus far

Bob
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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/11/2002 :  20:29:33  Show Profile
Bob,
I don't know how you're doing against budget, but have you at least looked at the Bombardier/Johnson/Evinrude 4-stroke bracket?

Steve Madsen
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