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    Quick Timing Questions

    For break in of reman'd powerhead supplier recommends timing should be retarded from factory settings by 2 - 4 degrees (factory setting is 28 deg. <br /><br />For clarity, timing should then be set between 24 - 26 deg?<br /><br />Also should timing remain retarded for complete 10 hr break in or?
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    Recirc Hose Routing?

    I'm a bit frustrated with my current situation but I'm sure you guys will be able to set me straight.<br /><br />Purchased a reman'd powerhead through iboats to repalce one of my '84 1.6l Sea Drives (V4 crossflow flatback).<br /><br />Recieved V4 crossflow with no identifcation or numbers on...
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    Gas Tank size '84 278 XLC Chaparal

    Trying to determine built in tank size for '84 278 XLC Chaparal outfitted with twin 1.6l Sea Drives. <br /><br />It's in excess of 100 gallons, but how much more is a ?? Need to know in order to mix oil for two stroke outboards.<br /><br />Any help appreciated.<br /><br />R. Wood
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    Running Hot on The Muffs, Troubleshooting advice needed.

    '84 1.6l OMC Sea Drive (4cyl. 115hp Crossflow)<br /><br />One of many issues discovered today on my pair of Sea Drives!<br /><br />Here we go............<br /><br />Reman'd power installed last year, with typical bells and whistles (rebuilt carbs with upsized idle air jets to go along with...
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    Slight Oil Leak @ Plastic Fitting On Lwr Cowl

    '84 1.6l OMC Sea Drive (ie 4 cyl., 115 Crossfow)<br /><br />I noticed that I have a slight oil leak at the plastic 90 degree fitting at the lwr cowl.<br /><br />Current fitting is kinda "mushy" when wrench is applied so so I wasn't able to tighten. May be able to turn a litte to tighten with...
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    What do I got???? 0432290

    Please help ID what powerhead I may have. Number on freeze plug 0432290.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />RW
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    Twin Outboard Alignment Problems

    I have twin 1984 1.6 litre Sea Drives.<br /><br />I have not been able to get them to stay aligned during turning, misalignment becomes much worse after slow speed turning (like docking maneuvers).<br />For the most part they stay straight @ speed, if you adjust and take off without turnoing.<br...
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    Powerhead Weight and Removal

    I need to pull the powerhead of my OMC '84 1.6L Sea Drive(= 115 hp V4).<br /><br />Any idea on what the powerhead weighs?<br /><br />Do I need the lifting hook called out in the manual?<br />Can I expect to lift it off with the help of another person? (I hope a hoist isn't needed!)<br /><br />To...
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    Rust on cylinder walls, what next?

    I pulled head on my '84 Sea Drive (V4 Cross Flow),to replace blown head gasket. <br /><br />Found rust on cylinder walls, no pitting or scoring though. <br /><br />What next? <br /><br />Should I clean the walls with something, add oil, or ???????????
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    Water In Cylinder and Low Compression

    '84 OMC Sea Drive 1.6 L (I know, a Sea Drive) with approx 40 hrs on rebuild (purchased boat with 10 hrs on rebuild).<br /><br />Boat is currently in the water (and intended to be all season). <br /><br />Found motor running on three cylinders via plug wire test (no change in mtr when plug wire...
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