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    Ford to Chevy Swap volvo 275

    I have a Ford 351w that died on me. After digging through the junkyard for a core engine to rebuild, I am starting to think I should switch to a Chevy platform. I know I would need some exahust manifolds, and starter. I have a marine carb, and alternator. My question comes with the outdrive...
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    Ford 351W (AQ240) overhaul questions

    Hi all, I am rebuilding my engine after getting a block full of water due to either the crack in cylinder#1, or possibly the timing chain seal by the water passages. I have a few questions for anyone who knows the answers. 1. My boat is raw water cooled, and has been running without a...
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    Volvo 275 outdrive slipping

    I just bought a 77 skipjack 20' open. i took it out for the first time the other day, and upon accelerating the outdrive appears to slip. I tried two different props that i got with the boat whose condition is unknown. After reading some posts I've figured out that my shift mech. was...
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    89 Merc 115 spark plug arcing?

    hello all, I have a problem with my outboard sometimes hesitating on acceleration, and sometimes making a sort of growling noise when it does. it loves to run at full throttle, but will sort of stumble for a second if I hit a big swell and increase the load on the motor. I ran it at night and...
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    fuel pump issue 82 evinrude 150hp V6

    I think there is something wrong with my fuel pump. How strong is the put put air supply from my crankcase supposed to be? should i be able to stop it with my finger?<br /><br />and how strong of a fuel stream should come out after the fuel pump? should it be consistent, or put put with the...
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    82 evinrude 150hp V6 running rough

    Hello, <br />I have a motor that has an intermittent problem. The plugs all seem to spark, though not very bright(can hardly see it in daylight). I can get the motor to start, it is properly sync'd and linked (I've had the timing at 6, 7 and 8deg) BTDC. When I get it to start it will sometimes...
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    fouled plugs 82 evinrude 150hp V6

    i have an engine that has 85 psi compression in every cylinder, that will start up fine, after about 30 seconds fouls the plugs, starts to miss, and has zero power. i've tried new fuel. the carburetors are not adjustable, so what could cause the mixture to be so lean, and foul the plugs?<br...
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    82 evinrude 150hp rebuild question

    I have an evinrude that has 75psi in each cylinder, and would die under load. I took off the heads and there is play in the pistons. I am in the process of taking the engine apart to replace the rings (and pistons if necessary). my question is, <br /><br />I have removed the carbs, and the...
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