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    OMC (Johnson/Evinrude) 1982 Sail Drive Idle problem

    I need some ideas. My '82 sail drive will not idle or run at low RPM's. It runs great at high RPM's but as soon as I slow down it dies. Will start in neutral but dies immediately. Will start in gear (forward or reverse) but throttle has to be engaged about one third speed. According to the...
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    Sail Drive engine parts

    C&C sail drive parts I am looking for an impeller kit for an OMC sail drive zephyr model # 585803. I am restoring a 1982 C&C - need engine parts. Thanks, 4hand
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    Stator Vs Alternator

    I have an OMC Sail Drive Zephyr engine in a 1982 C&C sailboat I restored about 10 years ago. It has both a Stator and an Alternator (I realize serve the same function in charging the batteries). The alternator was added by the previous owner. The stator is 9 amps and the alternator is 35 amps...
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