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    Need help with which spark plug wires to get

    Good evening, I have a 1989 Belmont I/O with a Ford 302. The engine is model # 502BPRMED. I am trying to replace the spark plug wires and I bought these (Sierra TG21050-1). I just got those today and they don’t seem to fit into the distributor cap. Can somebody please give me the correct spark...
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    Help with using digital tach

    I just bought a non-contact digital tach to measure my Ford 302's RPM's in order to tune by carb. I'm a complete idiot. I have no clue what to attach the reflective tape to in order to measure the RPM's. Help??? Thanks
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    Fixed one thing in Holley carb....now another problem with idle

    All right everybody, I need help again. I replaced the screws and gaskets and no more leaks in my Holley 2300 carb. But now the engine won't idle in neutral. It needs gas in neutral in order to stay running. As soon as I pull back on the throttle, it starts running rough, then dies. Help?!? I...
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    Leak in my Holley carb (with video)-Help Please

    Hey everybody, I was so excited to get my boat running after sitting for two years. Drained out and cleaned fuel system, oil change, lower unit, impeller. And now....a gas leak from the Holley carb. I have a Ford 302 OMC 5.0L. Attached are two videos of the leak, the best I could video it...
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    Question about oil, oil filter and fuel filter change

    Hey everybody, I own a 19' Belmont with a Ford 302 5.0 OMC cobra. I changed the oil, fuel filter and oil filter 2 years ago. My boat has sat in the garage since and has not been started. I'm now ready to get the boat going again for the summer. Do I need to change the oil, fuel filter and oil...
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    Help with routine maitenance

    Hello everybody and thanks in advance for the help. First off, I am a layman and retard when it comes to anything mechanical. I have a 1989 Belmont 17' ski boat. It has a 5.0 OMC inboard/outboard. I have no idea what the engine is? I think it is a 351, but NO IDEA. Can somebody tell me...
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    Speaker/Amp/Sub setup for you gurus

    Hey guys, I have a 17' Belmont ski boat. I currently have a Sony CDXM60UI head unit with two Polk EX602a 6.5 speakers. I just bought two Infinity 612m 6.5 speakers waiting to be installed. Here's my questions. I want my boat to be bumping! 1. Are my old/outdated Polk speakers ok you think...
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    Minn Kota PD 55 lb Trolling Motor Problem

    While out on the lake, there was smoke at the main control circuit board (not the foot pedal) for a few seconds while using the trolling motor. I turned everything off and unplugged everything. After a few minutes, I turned everything back on/plugged in. Now the speed of the foot control...
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