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    electronic ignition conversion kits

    I was looking at tune up kits for my omc 350 in my 72 formula. the engine is running poorly at low rpms. I have to tune up the ignition system before I can adress if any carb problems. I know electronic ignitions fire hotter and are more realiable, But is there anything I need to look out for...
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    electronic ignition conversion kits

    I was looking at tune up kits for my omc 350 in my 72 formula. the engine is running poorly at low rpms. I have to tune up the ignition system before I can adress if any carb problems. I know electronic ignitions fire hotter and are more realiable, But is there anything I need to look out...
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    72' omc 350 i/o lower drive oilchange

    -trying to get the new boat out on the water -there are two places to change the oil. upper and lower. I used the westmarine lower unit oil in both placeswith the oil pump. does this oil work for both? How do you know all of the air bubbles are out of the case?
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    72' formula 233 I/O Boot replacement

    My 72' Formula 233 has the original 350 omc inboard outboard. Of the three outdrives for this year mine is the second largest. Im not sure if it has 225 or 240 hp. My boot has two small tares on it. It cant be cafe to let that leak and realy on the bilge to pump it out. can anyone recomend...
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    my ticking timebomb (rear floor drain leak in deck)

    My 72 formula formula 233 has a wooden deck. on either side of the engine cover there are draines and through deck ports. on the one side the decks getting soft. not real bad and in a small area so far. ( 1' x 2.5) ft. it has fresh paint so I hate to pull the deck but on the otherhand I...
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    72' formula 233 70% restored

    Im new to iboats and posted earlier about my 120 alum tank, thanks for the feedback. Im gonna give tankrenu a try. My 72' is set up with the original omc i/o. the engine and outdrive have been rebuilt and are in great mechanical condition. the set up is oldschool, the engine is lag bolted...
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    fiberglass repair on alum talk

    I pulled my 120 gal gas tank out of my 1972 233 formula. My guy at the radiator shop boiled out the inside removing the sediment that caused one of my problems. My other problem is small holes in the floor of the tank. it is custom for the deep v. the tank guy said the bottom is rotten...
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