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    Is 90wt Oil ok on seaking 55hp

    I just went to replace the gear oil in my 1970 55hp Seaking ob. What came out was a blueish, greenish color. I went to put in 90 wt hypoid oil but it was yellowish. Is the 90wt hypoid ok to use or should I use something else?
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    Automatic choke doesn't work on 1970 55hp

    Since the 55hp SeaKing was made by Chrysler, the SeaKing forum suggested I try here. 1970 Model# VWB27056A 55hp SeaKing automatic choke doesn't work, or is it automatic? I don't see any wires to it. In order to start, I have to take cover off of engine and hold the butterfly closed while...
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    '70 55hp SeaKing... auto choke doesn't work

    VWB27056a 55hp SeaKing automatic choke doesn't work, or is it automatic? In order to start, I have to take cover off of engine and hold the butterfly closed while someone else turns the ignition in order for it to start. Any information on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.
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    Conflicting info on oil/gas mixture.Please help

    I have a 1970 SeaKing 55hp Model# VWB27056A and have conflicting info on the correct gas/oil mix. I couldn't find anything on the search about the 55hp SeaKing. Using 2 cycle oil I've been told 50:1, 32:1 and 24:1. I'll be running it for the first time today and will probably do 32:1. Will...
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    Need coil for 55hp Sea king VWB27056A

    Anyone know where I can find a coil for a 55hp Sea King Model VWB27056A 17X, Serial Number 20041. I just got a boat with this on it and have no idea what the year it is or anything else about it except it supposedly ran before the coil went bad. Harris
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    need help... camshaft moves about 1/4"

    OMC 3.8L 229cid V6 in a 1983 Seaswirl 19'. The problem is that the camshaft moves about 1/4". We've taken the engine down to the camshaft and find that it seems that there should be some kind of wear plate or thrust plate between the end of the shaft which protrudes, and the timing gear...
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    Can't find repair manual for 1983 Chev/OMC 3.8L 229ci V6

    I have checked everywhere I can for an OMC / Chevy 3.8L 229ci V6 repair manual for my 1983 SeaSwirl 19ft. I've been told it was used in a Camero but I can't find that either and if I could, don't know if it's true. It's important that I find something. Does anyone have an Idea about this? Harris
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    what is the correct torque for omc 3.8l 229ci?

    I asked this previously but got no response. Does anyone know what the torque should be for the head and intake manifolds on an OMC / Chevy 3.8L 229cid. This is on a 1983 Seaswirl 19ft. Thanks, Harris
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    Need non flamable bilge sump cleaner.

    I have just purchased a boat that had a water in the engine problem which we're fixing. The problem is that the oil / water sludge which came out of the engine is blocking the part of the bilge channel which we can't reach. We've tried a hose from the front access and Dawn kitchen soap but it...
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    Does anyone have the torque sequence on Chevy 3.8

    I need the torque sequence and torque for a Chevy 3.8 229cid v6 head and intake manifolds. can anyone help? Harris
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    Which J-B weld to use. Regular or Marine.

    I have a 1983 seaswirl with a chevy 3.8l 229cid V6 engine. There is a crack in the top of the block where the oil and water ports come through. It only affects one water port and there are small cracks on the outside of the block that allows the water to go into the valley to the cam. This...
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