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    OMC 5.7 shifting problems.

    Long story short....... At one point I could only utilize forward or reverse, depending on how I adjusted the linkage. I could never get them both to work. After having someone else try to adjust it for me, He was able to get to it to the point that I could use both. From neutral, it will...
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    Have Spark. Have Compression. Have Fuel. No run!

    and firing order is correct....... 1987 Bayliner with OMC GM 350. Any Help.
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    Hoping to spruce up the Hull's finish

    Anyone have a suggestion for a product that will bring the life back to the finish of the gel coat to my 1987 Bayliner Trophy? Looks like very heavy oxidation. I've tried some stuff from Atwood, but it didn't take it out of the White of the hull. It worked great on the Blue stripes. When...
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    Motor won't start! OMC 350 5.7L

    1987 OMC 350 I've replaced Battery,Cap,Rotoe Plugs, and Wires. I have spark, and I tried putting fuel directly into Carb. Won't start. I have Spark. I checked Plugs and it's dry. Any suggestions?
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    BAYLINER TROPHY Comments welcome!!!

    Does the Bayliner trophy model fall under the same category when boaters comment on Bayliner's quality issues from the 80's or is it in a class of it's own? If so, what are some of the things to look for when working on/or using one? Also, is it correct that the trophy model broke from Bayliner...
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    How to tell OMC 5.0 from 5.7

    I bought a boat with an omc cobra set up. I was under the impression it was a 350 motor. However the tag on the outdrive listed the engine as 5.0 Does that outdrive work on either motor or is it in fact a 305 engine. I'm new to the game, so please enjoy my ignorance...lol I do however...
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    Winterizing Help!!!!!

    I'm New to Boating and bought my first one. Should have done a little more research though, cause I ended up buying into an OMC Cobra 5.0 I had heard of them but never thought they were considered a bad choice due to the lack of parts. I found this out from these forums. Oh well, moving...
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    Starcraft Islander Project Questions

    Hello all!!! I have been doing my reasearch on looking for a boat that could fit all my needs at one time. After looking on line and at several boat yards, I have decided to find an Islander. At first I was just gonna look for a good hull and trailer. However after realizing that they're...
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