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    New used boat getting the water flowing

    With the engine off, put the control in forward then see if you can turn the propeller in either direction.
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Is it a standard rotation as with a stern drive left, or a right rotation that plenty single marine engine straight inboard have?
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    1987 BAYLINER CIERA 2455

    Most of the time group 24 was the most popular size. As far as brand and auto store that depends on the size of your wallet.
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    Could bad gas cause poor idling?

    Try this. Gently screw in the idle metering screws and count the turns, remove them then shoot some carburetor spray into the holes followed by compressed air if you have a compressor if not then shoot some more spray into the holes, re-install the screws at the count to remove them. Usually...
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    OMC Stringer 2.5L front mount height setup

    Start by setting the cavitation plate on the drive parallel with the keel After the drive is installed.
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    Super stuck gimbal bearing in Mercruiser Pre-Alpha -- is there a clip?

    Is the outer diameter of the bearing under the snap ring made from white plastic? If so there are 2 slots in the plastic where the bearing can be rotated 90* and pulled out, then with a screwdriver you will be able to pry out the plastic retainer, there will also may be some brass shim stock...
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    Mercruiser Pre Alpha Drive Trim Restriction Blowing out seals

    Post a picture of the hoses between the lower block to the rams. The hoses go front of the block to the furthest port on the rams, these rams are not left and right so always use the front port on either ram. Is the hoses connected to the block where the high pressure port is forward? Have you...
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    190 omc sterndrive id

    Look at picture # 929.3 just above the tilt motor, slide the protective tubes to expose the shift wires, blue for back up and green for go. With the key on and shifted to reverse you should have 12 v on the blue wire. If no voltage go to the shift control. Also to test the magnets in the...
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    190 omc sterndrive id

    With the boat in the water and the engine idling disconnect the incoming hose from the drive at the thermostat housing, try to stop the water flow with your thumb over the end of the hose. If you can hold it back then the pump needs service. You should check the condition of the thermostat in...
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    190 omc sterndrive id

    Definitely a electric shift and the lower unit gear housing from 68-77 are all the same. The upper case 73-77, the 165-170 & 190 had the same gear ratio. There is a grease fitting just below the outer steering gear, and under the rubber bumpers As well as one inside the front of the exhaust...
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    190 omc sterndrive id

    Just like the SD & SK posted, you have an antique. With the drive raised how much material is still on the ball gears? Obviously a ”sweet water” boat, no way the drive would have lasted this long with salt water use. The engine has a 351 cam and heads and firing order, 13726548. You probably...
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    1973 MC-1 Outdrive

    All you will have to do is cut out some material on both sides of the transom cut out and drill 2 new holes. The outer plate cannot be replaced with the engine in place. Do not be surprised if the wood in the transom is rotted. Keep us posted.
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    1973 MC-1 Outdrive

    At this point you will be better off locating a later used gimbal housing from 76-90. There are some marine salvage yards around the country that will have what you need. In Marrero just next to New Orleans there is a place called The Boat Yard. They have plenty used parts. Just google them.
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    Volvo Penta 6cyl /Chrysler 270.

    If you google Volvo 270 service manual there are several sources. It also appears that it can be obtained with a pdf format. The main thing is try to get the genuine Volvo service manual. The 270 manual is not very large but should be all you need. Models 250-270-280 are all basically the...
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    Volvo Penta 6cyl /Chrysler 270.

    Back in the early days of inboard gas engines Chrysler was a major player in the marine industry. In the late 60s-early 70s they wanted to get into the smaller stern drive boating scene and started selling boats that were either built by them or someone else with their name on them equipped with...
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    Need help! Looking for a replacement starter for a 1986 Bayliner Capri bowrider with a 4-cylinder Volvo Penta inboard outboard motor

    That is the engine I figured you have. You should be able to locate the starter with the # I posted. No luck on the plenum cover however.
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    Need help! Looking for a replacement starter for a 1986 Bayliner Capri bowrider with a 4-cylinder Volvo Penta inboard outboard motor

    If your engine is a fresh water cooled slant 4 cylinder genuine Volvo engine this is the Sierra # 18-5906. Bayliner used that model engine at that time. If you are still in doubt try to post a picture of your engine.
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    1986 Galaxy OMC Outdrive Gears

    Try to provide some pictures. Does the 80 model look exactly like the one you already have?
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    Volvo Penta 855932 Prestolite 7801A advance springs

    OMC also used Prestolite distributors along with Mallory. You might have some luck with the obsolete OMC parts dealers. Mercruiser also used the Prestolite distributor on some Ford engines until the late 70s. I was a Volvo dealer from 72-03 Along with Mercruiser, OMC and Berkeley Jet also used...
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    Engine cut out while slowing down....

    You should remove the distributor cap turn the engine by hand and check how the push rods are acting. Wedge something between the alternator and the block to keep the belt tight so that you can use a 15/16” wrench on the alternator pulley nut. Also check if the rotor lines up with the #1 wire...
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