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    omc stringer 175 overheating at idle

    1976 omc stringer 302 V8 175hp overheats at idle.<br /><br />I have checked previous posts and done the following. I replaced the complete assembly for the water pump in the upper unit of the outdrive. I took off the lower unit and looked for any problems. Everything looked ok.<br /><br />If...
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    omc 175 electric shift slipping in forward gear

    I've checked through the posts but wanted to get specific advice before I spend some money. I have a 1976 OMC 175 Stringer electric shift. When I accelerate it feels like it is slipping out of gear just before going on plane. The engine rpms go way up. If I reduce throttle it catches and I...
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    Coupler Replacement

    1976 Glass Master 18'<br />OMC 175<br />V8<br /><br />This season the coupler went out on the boat. I have pulled the vertical drive off along with the intermediate housing seal ring and seal.<br /><br />I have a OMC Stern Drive Service Manual from OMC dated 1976.<br />This manual does not...
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    omc outdrive problems - How bad is it?

    OMC 175, stringer, 1976, <br />I just had my OMC outdrive serviced. The mechanic told me their was metal shavings in the lower unit and the upper unit had mostly water in it. They replaced the fluids in both. <br /><br />What do I need to do?
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    OMC 175 slipping

    1976 OMC 175<br /><br />I've seen some other posts on this subject that were helpful, but no one responded back on how they finally fixed their problem. For example the post "sudden jump in rpms by omcstringer" sound very similiar to my problem. <br /><br />I took my boat out today and noticed...
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    What Holley Carb Do I have?

    Glass Master 1976, OMC V8 175 HP with a 302 Ford<br /><br />The Motocraft Number on the carb is D3JL 9510-S.<br /><br />It is a Holley 2 BBL. I've given up on rebuilding the carb and want to buy either a used or new one. I can't find a holley part number on the carb. I've looked on the web...
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    OMC V8 carburetor flooding

    OMC V8 175 HP, 1978<br /><br />I had my carb rebuilt because it would not accelerate over idle. The boat ran fine for about 2 hours. After the two hours it would bog down when I tried to accelerate. <br /><br />Therefore, I took the carb back to the shop and they blew out the carbureter and...
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    OMC engine stalls when accelerating

    OMC V8 235 HP, 1978<br /><br />The engine stalls/stops suddenly when accelerating. It runs fine at idle. I placed the engine in neutral and increased the trottle and it ran fine. <br /><br />I've also noticed that if I use the trim while the engine is running the engine will stop rather...
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