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    Hardin marine oil guage reading

    Hi Guys I have an issue with my Hardin Marine oil gauge, I've just purchased the boat and was unsure if this is normal with these gauges, it has a new Hardin Marine oil sender switch that I just fitted as well. You start the engine and get normal oil pressure but when you switch the...
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    oil selection for a 460 big block

    Hi Can anyone give me any advise on the best oil to use for the following engine, I was thinking 25w ?40w but others may have a different opinion. The engine is a 460 big block with twin 4 barrel 750 Holleys and a mild cam with a panther jet drive, the boat is not used for racing etc
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    Southwind 19 ft 460 big block starter motor problem

    Hi Guys I'm in the process of purchasing a 1979 Southwind 19 ft 460 big block with panther jet pack the person I'm buying it off is doing a complete service before I pick it up and all of a sudden has come across a problem with the starter motor. He purchased a new starter motor last...
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    Spark plug colour test on a 5.7 Litre Votec engine

    Hi Guys I had a chance over the weekend to do a spark plug test on my 5.7 litre Vortec engine running a 4 barrel Rochester, engine has done 20 hours total and in both cases the plugs remained the same colour. One test was done at 2800 rpm and the other was done at 4500 rpm. My...
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    350 chev 260hp to the new 5.7 litre vortec engine 330hp we used the same 4 barrel ?

    Hi guys I have another question when I swapped out my engine from the old 350 chev 260hp to the new 5.7 litre vortec engine 330hp we used the same 4 barrel Rochester my question is does it need to be re-jetted to suit this engine at this stage the motor is running fine and I checked the plugs...
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    What should WOT rpm's be on a 5.7 litre vortec engine

    Hi Guys My 5.7 litre Vortec engine is now run in and my question is what should WOT rpm's be I haven't tried it yet but want to be sure the engine doesn’t over rev. Your thought's would be greatly appreciated.
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    electrical fault

    Hi Guys and a happy new year for 2013, my question is I have strange electrical fault my engine runs fine its now done 13 hours from new but what I have going on is all the gauges spike for about 15=20 seconds then go back to normal the engine runs fine while this is happening. Any ideas of...
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    Please enjoy this one minute clip.

    This is a wonderful, one minute clip Full of wisdom. . . . And It's not a joke, it's not religious, it's not political. It's just . . . Special. I think you'll agree. Please enjoy this one minute clip. It has a meaning for all of us. The Power of Words - YouTube
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    Fishing turns into explosive affair for Russians

    See attached link :rolleyes: http://soc.li/A6ZDv8H
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    Just because its funny!!

    JUST BECAUSE ITS FUNNY!! An aeroplane was about to crash; there were 5 passengers but only 4 parachutes. The first said, "I am President Obama, the chosen one. The world needs me, I can't afford to die." So he took the first parachute and jumped. ... The second, Julia Gillard, said, "I am the...
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    Volvo Penta took over OMC in 1993.

    Is this true ? The Engine and drive system are twin 5.7 litre OMC sterndrives ( Chev marine engines ). The stern drives are in excellent condition and take Volvo Penta SX parts, as Volvo Penta took over OMC in 1993. See link...
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    A question for Don S

    Hi Don I'm re-powering my 1988 Bayliner with a 5.7 lit Vortec engine that has a Cobra drive. I plan to buy this distributor http://www.michiganmotorz.com/delco-...tor-p-119.html I've read many threads in regards wiring this unit up but ask your advise, should I use the current e.s.a...
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    repowering my 1988 Bayliner with a 5.7 litre votec engine

    Hi Guys I'm repowering my 1988 Bayliner with a 5.7 litre vortec engine and need some advice on what distributor can I use, do I use a points set up due to the E.S.A module set up / motor interrupter for shifting in and out of gear. Your advise and even a part number for this...
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    Upgrading from a 350 chev to a fuel injected 5.7 lit ?

    Hi all, I have a 1988 Bayliner 2250 Capri with a 350 chev in it and a cobra drive and was thinking of up-grading the motor to a 5.7 litre next year. The current engine and drive are in good condition and run really well but would prefer the fuel injection. Can any tell me would the 5.7 litre...
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    I'm not familiar with heat exchangers ???

    Hi Guys I have a 1988 bayliner Capri with a 350 chev in it and want to fit a heat exchanger, as I'm not familiar with heat exchangers I'm presuming the pump in the leg cools the manifold only and the heat exchanger looks after the engine. Can some one advise if this is correct and...
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