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    Trim?

    Ok so i have a 1976 formula tithe omc outdrive and a 351 ford engine. i moved the trim up on but now i got nothing when i hit the switch it clicks and then u can hear a slight noise. i tried adding fluid to the pump now when i hit the switch the cylinder gets real hot it still clicks but i cant...
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    76 Formula omc Tilt/Trim

    i just bought a 1976 formula speed boat last year with a ford winsor engine and an OMC outdrive. i am new to boating and having some issues. So last year i replaced the tilt motor and never got it to work when i flip the switch it clicks and then nothing. this year when i went to try again i hit...
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    Freeze Plugs Ford Winsor 351 Engine

    Ok so i had this boat winterized and the guy i had do it must have done a ****ty job. 2 freeze plugs popped out of the engine and they are right behind the engine mounts. I dont think i can get to them without pulling the engine. Any ideas or suggestions. Thanks
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    New Tilt Motor

    Ok so i bought a new tilt motar for my 76 formula with an OMC 235hp drive. my old tilt motor was fried so i pulled out the old motor and the hammer cupling came out with it. Now i replaced the motor and the tilt motor spins but thats all that is spining the drive seems to have gone down but...
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    Tilt question?

    Ok so i just bought a boat and it is a 1976 formula with an OMC outdrive and when i hit the swich i her what i think is the solinoid click but that is all that is happining i cant get it to do anything. any ideas? i can see where the tilt motor is mounted can i remove it without removing the...
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    1976 Omc outdrive

    Ok i got the out drive to raise up but when i try to bring it down it will only go a quarter way. on the boat i just bought i am wondering if there is a lock or something? there are two swiches on the pannel of the boat and they are not labeled so i dont know what they do. the top one raisea the...
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    Specifications formula 1976

    I am trying to find out how big the gas tank is on a 1976 foumula thunderbird does anyone know where i can that info? i am also looking for the weight it has a ford winsor engine with an omc drive
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    Outdrive

    Ok like i have said i am new to boats and i dont have all the tools to start it on land yet. my question is does the engine have to be running for the outdrive to move up and down? When i hit the switch i hear it click but then nothing it is an OMC outdrive. another question does anyone have...
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    1976 Formula 351 Shifting problem

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK i just bought a boat and it is my first. I don't really know much about boats as of now, but i work on cars and have worked on a 350 engine before. The boat has a 351 ford engine if you need more info on the...
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    1976 formula 351 Engine

    OK i just bought a boat and it is my first. I don't really know much about boats as of now, but i work on cars and have worked on a 350 engine before. The guy i bought it from said the shift interrupter is not working and there is a wire leading from the shifter to the engine that needs to be...
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