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    1993 Sunbird

    I have just purchased a 1993 Sunbird, 4.3 6cyl, OMC, Cobra. Two questions, first, any ideas on how to obtain a owners manual? Second, the original prop is on the boat and is a 14 1/2 x 19. Is this the recommended prop for best all around performance? Thanks.
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    engine temperatures

    I just purchased a 1993 Sunbird, Corsair 185, with a 4.3 175HP, 6 cyl engine. The former owner said, " I never leave the dock until the eng temp reaches 140" Is this not the same engine that is in my 1993 Chev S10 Blazer? Why would the former owner and mechanic advise to warm the engine...
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    1987 Mercury, two stroke

    I am considering making an offer on a 1987 boat, motor, and trailer. The motor is a 1987 Mercury, 90HP. Beyond the obvious, ie compression check, actual test drive, what performance checks should I perform during a test drive? Warm the engine and test the idle? What RPM's should I try during...
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