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    Weak spark

    New long block after spun bearing(1+ yr ago), thought I'd hook it up and it would light off 1st crank. . Now I'm getting frustrated. . New coil, new breaker plate, points and condenser. Wiring- neg side, 1 wire coil to points and 2 wire shift interrupter and overstroke sw. + pos side, 1...
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    OMC 3.8 valve cover automotive equivalent ?

    Hello, 1984 OMC 3.8 valve covers rusting through. OMC marine valve covers $$180.00$$ each! I tried 1984 Buick 331 gaskets, holes don't line up. I tried 1984 Chevy 229 gaskets, holes don't line up. My holes are directly acroos from each other, measure L 8-13/16 W 4-3/16. Are there automotive...
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    Salt Water Flushing

    I see salt neutralizer or eliminator products available with flush kits, worth the price? (about $5 per flush) what is the active ingredient?
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    What prop should I buy?

    What prop do you reccomend for Grady White Seafarer 227 OMC 170 hp 1.77 final ratio. Boat is 22ft, deep V, cuddy cabin, I/O, 18 inch hull draft plus 16 inch outdrive draft, with people, fuel and cold beverages weight probably 4500 #, empty weight is apx 3700.
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    What were my original prop specs?

    Hello, just wondering what the original prop pitch and diameter were for 1984Grady White 227 Seafarer with OMC stringer 170 hp 3.8L V6. The two that came with it are of different pitch and diameter. In case original data is not available, the boat's empty weight is 3700 ponds, the output gear...
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    84 OMC shift converter rig

    Hoping to find OMC expert here. My out of gear dimension is 1 1/4, minimum per seloc book (10-60) is 21/32, no maximum stated. ( the cables fit perfectly into segment pulley so I am presuming lower unit is rigged correctly) (I installed new cable a year ago but never rigged upper half because...
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