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    Fuel Consumption

    I have a 1985 18.5 Sunbird with 4.3 litre engine and a OMC outdrive.<br /><br />Could anyone give me a rule of thumb on fuel consumption at 3800-4000 rpm? <br /><br />Thanks<br />Greg
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    Fuel Consumption

    I have a 1985 V-6 engine with an OMC outdrive. I just rebuilt the carb. It now seems that I can not keep enough gas in the boat, I am using way more fuel than I ever had and running the boat less. I do not smell any gas. Is there anything they could of done to the carb that would affect the fuel...
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    Carburator

    Need Help,<br /><br />I had a friend try to rebuild my carburetor on my 4.3 V-6. It runs fine except it will not get above 3800 RPM. <br /><br />He said he replace the needle valve with the one in the kit. The old one had slits in it, where the new one does not. Could this be the problem? or...
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    1993 1/2 Glasstream

    I may be in the market for a new boat, new to me. I found a 1993 1/2 Glasstream with a V-8 and a OMC stern drive. This boat has fuel injection. Is there any special problems or concerns with this make and model? He is asking $4,000.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Greg
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    Motor Stalls then dies

    I have a 1985 OMC Cobra stern drive. It starts fine and runs fine for a little while, then it starts to loose power and then stops. It will start right back up and the process starts all over again. I have change the big fuel filter and the small filter that is in the side of the carberator. Any...
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    Mariner 9.9

    I have a Mariner 9.9 on a sailboat. I am not sure of the year. It is acting like I have a fuel filter problem, It is wide open and is running at 1/2 speed. Took the cover off to try to look at the filter, took the nut off the filter and removed the filter assembly. Was not sure if it unscrewed...
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    1985 OMC Cobra Oil

    I am losing oil. I had to put three quarts in, in the last three weeks. There is no black smoke when I take off or while we are riding. There is no oil in the bilge. There is oil on the port valve cover, but not three quarts worth. My son seem to think it is coming from the hose going from the...
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    Fish Finder/Depth Gauge

    I am about to install a fish finder/depth gauge on my boat that is going to used by myself and my three teen age sons. My question is, Where should I get the power source from?, one of the gauges, then the fish finder would be turned off automatically when the boat is turned off. Or on the...
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    1989 OMC Cobra Lower Unit Oil

    I have two screws in the lower unit, I am guessing this is where I add additional oil. Is this correct? Why two screws, one on each side. Do I fill from one of these openings until oil registers on the dip stick? Can you use the lower unit oil they sell at WalMart?<br /><br />Thanks in...
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