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    OMC 5.7. Totally frustrated

    With the engine running the voltage should be 7-9. If there is a NAPA store in your area try to get a new set of points and condenser. As SD said Float setting is critical. Does the carburetor appear to be the original carburetor on your engine?
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    OMC 5.7. Totally frustrated

    Did this problem happen before you replaced the ignition parts? Where did the ignition parts come from?
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    Oil pressure gauge

    The membrane in the sender may have ruptured, when that happens the sender goes to 0 pressure. Remember you have 50 year old pieces on your engine. Hopefully that is all that is wrong.
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    Mystery Engine Alarm

    Did the mechanic find the missing impeller blade? It could be blocking one of the manifold water inlets.
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    Running without muffs

    Go ahead and remove the pump and check it. If a blade came off the impeller you want to find it.
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    Slave solenoid

    Be sure to disconnect the battery before connecting the wires. If the colored wires in the diagram are not cut connect them to the slave solenoid as in the diagram. You will need 2 bolts 1/4” X 20 about 1/2” long to remount the slave solenoid. Take a cell phone picture of the starter and wires...
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    Slave solenoid

    The slave solenoid is the grounded base style. Mercruiser # 65057A1 or 54981 Sierra Marine# 18-5802 NAPA # A1A Echlin ST81 Some other auto stores may have them also but they must for Marine use.
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    Slave solenoid

    The solenoid that goes on the starter is Arco # SW 981. I checked on their website and they are normally closed on Fridays and will probably be closed on the 4th. 850 455 5476. When you talk to them be sure to ask which side of the solenoid does the yellow/red connect to from the wire diagram...
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    seeking knowledge about a 240a-280 outdrive? in 78 westerner..im a harley guy thats new to boats

    Volvos draw the water from the out drive. The sea water pump has a rubber impeller that needs water so it does not burn up. There is a hose that goes to the transom connected to the suction side of the pump, disconnect it and place it in a bucket of water along with a garden hose suppling...
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    Is it safe to use oxyacetylene torch on transom bolts?

    Where the driveshaft comes through the inner plate’s receiver ring that centers over the outer male section may be the problem. Screw the nuts back on the studs and pound on them along with a pneumatic hammer using a blunt driver punch. Being careful not to damage the gel coat, try wedging...
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    1969 StarCraft Ss175v help?

    In the picture you posted #5&#2 are reversed. That is why the google picture looks different. 135 are on the port and 246 starboard.
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    5.7 omc no thermostat

    If there are any pieces left you will see them in the housing.
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    I used to have a OMC tool that after removing the quadrant gear it fit over the small gear, the other end had a 3/4” square hole that a torque wrench was inserted i at a right angle. This was how the “breakaway” torque was checked. So in your case just loosen the set screw until you can raise...
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    Omc 5.0 Replaced starter, and solenoid, no power

    You may have reversed the 2 primary wires on the main solenoid. Is there power to the instrument panel?
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    Try tightening the set screw in the tilt shaft. Also check all the engine mounting lag screws in the stringers. Is the propeller tight? It should not be able to slide on the shaft.
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    Converting 260MIE RH to LH.

    Chris, I realize most MIE engines have reverse entry starters, Is there room to use under engine starters? As you know the ring gear can be on either side of the flywheel. I will take a ride to the local rebuilder and ask him your question.
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    1969 StarCraft Ss175v help?

    . 165432 clockwise. Google 1966 Buick V6 firing order, a picture will appear which should help. Has some one tried to get it running before? FRom the picture you posted it looks like the wires are in the wrong position.
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    When the drive is in any position other than full down or full up it is normal to be able to feel the slack in the quadrant to lift gear . Also the worm drive to clutch pack gear clearance and there may be some clearance on each end of the worm gear.
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    You should not be able to raise or lower the drive by hand. First try a 1/4 turn first, if it still wants to thump give it another 1/4 turn.
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    OMC stringer thump sound from the rear.

    From what you have described it appears to be the tilt clutch, has anyone had it apart? If so and it is the early style where a thick snap ring holds the pack together the ring is not seated. The ring can only be properly seated while the pack is compressed either in a vise or a shop press...
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