what are you looking for?
the method for getting the controls into neutral only?
or the method for priming the fuel system prior to cranking?
I believe (and @southkogs or @kenny nunez ) can correct me since its been about 40 years since I operated an OMC electric shift.. with main handle in...
your 233 is a ford. you need a marine starter for a 351. you are describing starters for GM based motors.
you should just bite the bullet and replace the lower shift cable.
use sno bowl toilet cleaner from the dollar store.
also, coat liberally with dawn dish soap. let it sit over the oil stain for an hour or so, then scrub and rinse.
Anything over 180 is an overheat
Running hot is lack of water flow. Bravoitis limits water flow.
Remember, your exhaust is a bunch of rubber hoses that melt around 250. As your water flow diminishes, the exhaust temps go from 200ish to 1100idh
Get everything from a newer boat. Everything between the prop in the back forward to the pulley on front or the motor.... Including wiring, controls, etc
Yes. Should fill a 5 gallon bucket in 15-19 seconds with motor at 1000 RPM. Should shoot a good 8"+ up when holding the hose vertical
However before proceeding since you stated you have water flowing from the raw water pump. Pull the thermostat housing apart and clean the blockage
Pull the thermostat assembly and remove what ever is blocking it. If you have water coming from the raw water pump to the thermostat housing, you should have water to the exhaust as that is a straight shot unless there is a blockage or there is no flow from the raw water pump
Running your...
The timing gears for the 120 hp 2.5 liter have been available since 1962. Same parts as the 153 in the Nova ii, same parts as all the 196/230/250 inline 6
Agree to swapping to the 3.0