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    OMC Stringer drive: to keep or not to keep

    OK guys, I need opinions. I got my 3.6 engine back in and the boat runs great! Now my mind runs to whether to keep this rig or not. I have rebuilt the old engine and put a new water pump impeller in the outdrive. I did all of this myself with the help of this forum.Since it runs so well I am...
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    omc stringer tilt doesn't work

    I am ready to fire my new(rebuilt)engine but the tilt will not lower. It was working well when I took the engine out. The Clymer manuel I have is not much help. It clicks when you hit the switch. I have checked the connections and they are all tight. The 50 amp fuses are good. Does this tilt...
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    distrubtor

    Ron Thanks for the info, I will get the number and call them. Will a stock HEI GM distrubtor work in trhis case? I have acess to one. I do not know what the difference B/T the marine and auto, one mechanic says that since it is electronic the difference is nil. Does antone know?
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    pointless distributor

    I finally got my engine rebuilt and back in. I located a set of exhaust manifolds on E- Bay and bought them. I want to put an ignition module in to replace the points. I have looked at the petronix system and can only find the Chev V8. Does anyone know of a system for my OMC 3.8 V6 Chev? This...
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    Reinstalling 3.8 Engine

    Hi Guys! I have now rebuilt the GM 3.8 in my 87 Fabuglas Bowrider. The engine rebuilt very nicely. This deal started when I let the Exhaust Manifolds freeze. I have yet to find exhaust manifolds, but hope springs eternal! If anyone knows of the Stringer drive manifolds please let me know. Anyway...
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    while engine is out

    Since the engine is out of my boat for a freshen up while I wait on the exhaust manifolds, what else should I replace while out. The transome gaskit looks good but it is the original. Any suggestions? thanks. My boat is a 1987 Fabuglass 19 with a OMC V6,3.8 engine. This is the striger type and...
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    apologies

    By way of apology, let me say I ment no disrespect in my post. Thank you for letting me be a part of this web. Endless summer
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    desperate for exhaust manifolds

    I am looking for 3.8 stringer drive omc V6 exhaust manifolds. I have tried Basic power and E-Bay with no luck. Is anyone aware of another used parts place I could try or a after market system for this? Can you use Mercruiser center outlets and plumb them to the OMC exhaust outlets? I am almost...
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    exhaust manifolds

    Its me again. Thanks for the suggestion of Ebasic.com. I called them and they said that this was a dealer item. The dealers say they are backordered and have been for ages. In the meantime "Endless Summer" sits idle and my personality suffers major setbacks. Any suggestions on used sources? How...
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    exhaust manifolds

    Can anyone help? I have a 3.8 GM/OMC V6 stringer model in a 87 boat. The engine is older. I have had the boat 10 years and fooled around and let the manifolds freeze and burst. Where do I obtain replacements. I have been told so many things , such as they are not available to call the dealer...
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