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    Chevy 3.8L Block Codes and Stamp

    I'm doing some checking on my engine. Checking the Block casting code of 471594, I was able to find that it is indeed a 3.8L 229ci chevy made from 80 to 84. There's also a casting of GM 38L0. There's another casting on the back which may be the date code. It's like L1102. The 0 in that code...
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    OMC 800 Lower Shift Cable Adjustment at Lower Unit

    Some years ago my lower unit failed. I bought a whole used outdrive and installed it. I think the cable at the lower unit was not properly installed. Up top at the shift converter box the control arm is way too far clockwise in reverse. So I'll have to disconnect the cable at the converter box...
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    OMC 3.8L engine and Distributor

    I have a 1986 Avanti with an OMC 800 stringer mount powered by a 3.8L (229) GM engine.I still have points and condenser in a prestolite distributor. (IBM 7021). I was told that I should have an IBM 7014 and that using the 7021 could ruin my engine. Well, I've run this engine for years with...
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    OMC ESA head scratcher.

    I'm new here so hello everyone. This looks like an active forum so I thought I'd ask a question here. I have a 1986 Avanti with an OMC 800 stringer mount powered by a 3.8L (229) GM engine. A little history: I had a lot of rot in the boat so I totally stripped it out and reinstalled a new...
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