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    Rebuild or replace carb on old volvo 305?

    Fired up engine today for first time in years, runs pretty good, however I noticed fuel dripping down on intake manifold by the throttle linkage. It's a 81 Bayliner with a volvo 305. I plan on upgrading to 350 at some point soon. Do I have a place rebuild current rochester 4bbl carb, buy reman...
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    My boat sank and now won't start, help?

    Drain plug came out, i beached boat and tried to put spare in, but not before I got water almost to the top of the outboard. It's a 115hp 70's evinrude. I pumped the gas tank dry and put new fuel in, took all the spark plugs out and ran the start for a while to blow any water out, and flushed...
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    What can you tell me about my Bayliner?

    1980 25ft Bayliner I picked up for $500 Was told it was on the water 2 years ago and then winterized. I hope to see if it starts this weekend. Would like to hear from those who have owned something similar. What is this model called, how good or bad of boat is it, how much money is it worth...
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    What's the part on top of my 4.3 that hooks all the coolant hoses together?

    Purchased a boat with a disasembled 4.3, friend got it put back together and says I'm missing the 5-1 hose connector for cooling? What is this called and where do I find it. If I'm way off base I'll go take picture tomarrow. Also need help hooking the wiring up, mainly the distributor. Thanks Brian
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    What is it? Do I buy it? Volvo Penta 2250 '80 Bayliner

    1980 25ft Bayliner for $500 , can I really go wrong? even with the assumption that I'm going to have to rebuild or repower it. If you see any reason to run, let me known. Is this a GM block? Thanks Brian
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    Is it best to fix my Merc 4.3 with my 96 Blazer?

    Picked up a late 80's 18ft Cheetah that has a 4.3 needing a rebuild. I have a 96 Blazer 4x4 that received a new gm long block crate engine a year ago that I picked up for $700, it needed a transmission. Looking at the price of a rebuilt short block, I'm tempted to part the blazer and snag the...
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    Wrecked Boat, Opinion on what to do with 70hp Johnson?

    I have a 1977 Sea Ray that I destroyed on a submerged I-beam this week, It has a good running 70hp Johnson outboard, would i get more selling it our-right or moving it to another hull? I found this Lone Star on ebay, how well would they go together? Thanks Brian...
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