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    No Start and No Spark 1994 15hp Johnson Outboard

    I had the motor idling in the water for about five minutes. Then it just stopped and I couldn't get it to start again. I checked that I had fuel flow at the fuel pump and fuel makes it to the carburetor. I bought a spark tester and hooked it up and while pulling the rope, the light does not...
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    Holley 2300 2bbl carb problem, OMC 5.0

    I scratching my head and seeking help. I have a 1991 Seaswirl 190 I/O with an OMC 5.0 (302 Ford engine) and a Holley 2300 2bbl carburetor. Salt water had gotten into the gas tank and I drained the tank and rebuilt the carburetor. Now, the engine starts and idles fine. However, here are the...
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    I Need Help

    I have a Ford 302 engine on a 1976 OMC. I'm having a connection/wiring problem. The battery is fully charged. I've checked the wiring based upon smooth running before and the wiring schematic. Now, when starting the boat with a volt meter connected to the battery for checking voltage...
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    Water in Upper Gear Housing, OMC Stringer

    I have a 1976 OMC with a Stringer Stern drive. I was running the boat in the lake and it got hot. Once at home, I took out the thermostat, put it in hot water and it opened. I put the garden hose to the pivot cap but the boat still got hot. I put the drive in a tub and there was no water flow...
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    Symptoms of Improperly Shimmed Driveshaft

    Can someone tell me what are some possible symptoms of an improperly shimmed driveshaft for 1976 OMC, Ford 302, 190 hp, Stringer?
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    Thump sound in intermediate housing

    I have a 1976 OMC, Ford 302, 190 hp engine. I had previously posted about a stalling issue when I put the boat on the water. I did all the gas related problem solving. It appears I fixed that because it idled very well at the dock today. I moved through the no-wake zone without a problem...
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    1976 OMC dies once started

    Hello, I have a 1976 OMC, Ford 302, 190 hp. I replaced the intermediate housing and put new bearings on the drive shaft. The engine was running fine before the replacement. After the replacement, the engine would start and run very well on the driveway (which is slanted downward and the...
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