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    Prestolite Alternator Casing?

    78-79 OMC 140hp <br />My alternator case has broken where to unit bolts to the engine. The alternator seems to work fine so I am hoping to find either a dead alternator to scrounge the front half of the case or a decent used alternator without paying the price of a rebuilt. Any suggestions/help?
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    20' 1990 Larson B/R Questions

    I am considering this boat. It came with a 5.0 litre V-8 but it was replaced professionally with a 5.7. 2 years ago. The drive is OMC, it has a stainless steel prop, is this good or bad? :confused: What type of HP would be expected from such an engine? What top speed (2 persons)? How heavy...
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    alternator belt change 1978 140 OMC

    Anyone have experience changing this belt? I'm not sure if it's the belt or the alternator itself but according to my ampmeter gauge the battery is not being charged, the belt does not seem tight enough and the alternator is at the maximum adgustment so I thoght I would try changing the belt...
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    cross refernce for 78 OMC 140hp?

    I may need a bushing changed on my distributor because it seems to have too much play in it, that is if you grasp the rotor and move it from side to side there is more movement than I would expect. My questions are, is there an automotive engine that I can try and scavenge a replacement from...
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    50th Aniversary Johnson 6hp

    Anyone tell me what year this motor was likely produced in? I don't own it yet just shopping so I don't have serial info.<br />Thanks :confused:
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