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    Four wings omc 4.3 wont start

    When you say it won't turn on, can you be more specific? Is it just a click, or is it turning over and not starting, or turning over and almost starting but not quite, or...?
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    New to omc bought I think 78

    I have a 1980 I bought last fall, turned out to have lots of issues, so the past several months I've learned a lot. It's running well enough now for multi-hour trips in Puget Sound, still sorting out various issues. It appears we have the same engine (an inline 4c 120hp), except mine has a some...
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    Strange new water leak in sterndrive

    After along outing yesterday, pulled boat out this morning and put the drive in a fresh tank to rinse out the salt water. When I cranked it I noticed it wasn't bubbling up the water in the tank like it usually does, and when I peered over the transom to see what was up, I saw this strong jet of...
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    Tilt solenoid issue or bad wiring?

    Thanks for the quick and accurate advice. I replaced those two solenoids and now the tilt works up and down from the tilt switch, like it's supposed to. Long outings on boat last couple days, no issues with the tilt.
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    Tilt solenoid issue or bad wiring?

    Really appreciate the help! Parts on the way, I’ll post an update after replacing.
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    Tilt solenoid issue or bad wiring?

    The one on the right, when I bridge the two studs with screwdriver, raises the drive reliably every time.
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    Tilt solenoid issue or bad wiring?

    Thank you Kenny - Here are the solenoids. One seems to be for raising and the other lowering, or that’s what I am guessing based on jumping with screwdriver.
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    Tilt solenoid issue or bad wiring?

    Hi. I have a 1980 Glasply with an OMC 120hp sterndrive. Previous owner told me the tilt switch was bad, but it worked for me a few times to lower and raise the sterndrive. Other times it failed to lift but would always lower. I just replaced the switch and I’m getting the same result: If I use a...
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    Omc 5.0 revs before fully engaging into gear

    Have you tried using a throttle spring to slow the idle? I was having a related problem with idle speed shorting up in neutral, and the spring solved it. A friend suggested this and hooked the spring from the throttle arm on the carb to the edge of front of engine. That worked but didn’t stay on...
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