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    Source for 1977 OMC 175 (302 Ford) exhaust manifolds

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can find some exhaust manifolds and risers for a 1977 OMC 175 (302 Ford). I can't seem to find any of the "log" style that it came with. Is there a source out there who has these? Or is there a conversion kit to the center rise style? Many thanks!
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    Re-power - Long blocks from RapidO Marine in Miami

    Hello, I just got done diagnosing my low compression readings in 3 cylinders of a OMC 302 Ford. My boat is a 1977 Formula/Thunderbird Castaway, twin 5.0 302cid Ford OMC setup. When I pulled the head off, I came to the conclusion that it's time for full engine repower. The h20 passages in the...
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    OMC 175 Low compression in one cylinder bank? Head (or gasket) failure?

    Hi, I recently purchased a 1977 twin OMC Formula. The units are 302 Fords (OMC 175). The first time I took it out, I noticed some blow-by coming from the starboard engine breather cap. The engine wouldn't stay running for more than 15 minutes or so, then it would die. It would restart 30-45...
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    Need some advice - boat shopping

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy a boat. I want something that will have adequate weekend accomodations for my wife and son (head, galley, etc) This pretty much puts me in the 23ish+' arena. We plan on using the boat in the SF Bay area with some offshore excursions. I have limited...
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