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    Driveshaft Bearing

    I have a 1982 3.8 OMC with a model 800 sterndrive.<br />While trying to find the reason for my engine seizing up I removed the driveshaft from the intermediate housing. The outer bearing, closest to the ball gear is destroyed. The race in the housing still looks OK. Is replacing the two...
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    Automotive vs Marine

    Does anyone know if the allowable bearing gap is different for marine engions than automotive ones? If so, what should the marine clearance be for a 3.8 Liter V6, chev engion?
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    Siezed Motor

    My 3.8 Liter inboard seized up the first time in the water this year, after about 3 minutes, half throttle. Was able to get it turning over again after a couple of hours. Have now pulled the motor and inspected bearings etc. No obvious sign of major problem, seems to be small markings on all...
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