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    New to me used 2.3l

    88 Capri.... Thanks very much... that was the magic there... I have not open up the cap on the distributor... and with you batting 1000 i will shortly.do that. Other things took priority... Many thanks again. I feel my confidence returning.. . I have built.hot rods and motorcycles It has...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    The carburetor which came with the motor did not look as clean as the one i bought last year. Last years carb was storen inside, the one which came with the engine has surface rust.. spiders even
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    New to me used 2.3l

    I switch the ESA bracketry back the 1987 version, horizontal orientation, and i am now shifting smoothly. I will no longer spell bote, rather boat. I took her out and what a great ride i had. 3 years and it seems to be correct. Touch wood. I am not able to post pictures? Error message...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Hey Scott, I did all f those ... even figured out the screwdriver trick on my own and saved much time. I think I must have an alignment issue happening.. The shifting worked fine before the engine swap. ... I have fixtures for both ends of the shift cable... the one for setting the distance...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Seems that something went awry... I installed the replacement 2.3l engine, it has the ignition interrupt mounted on the SIDE of the exhaust manifold, whereas the original had it ON TOP of the 90* elbow exhaust. She will either go into forward, or reverse but not both with the same setting. I...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Thank you Bondo
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Got the new engine installed. Seems.i may need to clean and fine adjust the carbueretor... I have a battery switch...1 or 2 or both on. Or both off. Positives are switched. Both batteries' ground goes to the engine and a ground plate. If I run the engine and have the switch srt to "both"...
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    AADULT SECTION WHERE IS IT

    I recall a link to an OMC manual ... but I no longer have it... does it still exist?
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    AADULT SECTION WHERE IS IT

    thank you much.. I am swapping OMC engines. both are 2.3L one is 1986 and the new is 1989.
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Cant get into Dons Adults Only Section>.. . say not allowed. . another question about the differences between the 1986 and 1989 The cables for the shifting and throttle are mounted differently. the 1986 hast it mounted off of the exhaust manifold on top the 1989 has this bracket mounted along...
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    AADULT SECTION WHERE IS IT

    Hello All, where can i find the adult section:?
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Thanks, ... That out put to the cooler can that then be run to the water intake as it was my 1986? This engine is an 89 as serial number decoded to. I am in the process of removing solenoid plate from the 86 and replacing the on the 89. I am labeling the connections for this swap. I come...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    What is this fitting for? I searched on the parts list and it shows a #31 with a hose, but no description
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    New to me used 2.3l

    Was inside for 3 months Removed 3 months ago Turns over, compression inknown but plugs looked good tan color There are somethings different than what is on my engine. This new one has a power steering pump, i will remove. The pump goes to.a device into which a water hose goes as well.. not...
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    New to me used 2.3l

    So i bought the used 2.3l omc... Can i just empty out the oil pan and put in new? Should i wash it out with diesel? A Quick search shows the pricw of Sierra oil pan gasket at 100USD... thats a little rich, can i use an automotive gasket? What else could/should i do?
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