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Next time out we checked the flow from the outdrive and it was working but not very strong.. There was water flowing out to the input to the engine of the supply hose so the engine is storing some water. Flow at idle was like 1/2" to 1" so...
This is great info for a marine newbie. So before I posted this, I did run it a second time thinking that the engine would have shown signs of bogging etc which it did not. Again, I will not run again until I check out the things above. I have spend a few hours getting it ready and being...
Thanks for the great info.. The temp I mentioned might be wrong but 160 seems really low.. What is the typical thermostat rating in these 4.3s? I will pull the gauge and sensor to check specs ..
New boat, 1988 Four Winns Horizon 180 with OMC 4.3 and Cobra outdrive. Got it started after being down for about 2 years sitting. Appears my choke is not closing all the way so have to encourage with a bit of starter fluid sprayed into carb venturi with choke flap open. Starts and idles at...
