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    OMC prop selection

    I have a 18.5' 1989 Ski Deck made by Anchor Ind. It is powered by a Ford 302 (5.0L) with a OMC drive (M/N 985687). I currently have a 4 blade 14.75 x 15 that came on the boat when I bought it and a 4 blade 14.5 x 18 a friend gave me. I also have a 3 blade 15 X 17 that was in the boat as a...
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    Engine dies going into gear

    Engine Ford 302 (5.0) Cobra (502BPRMED) The only time I can keep the engine running is when I shift really fast. I'm still testing it on the muffs. The arm that moves to activate the limit switch does move enough to hit the switch when going into gear but does not when coming out of gear...
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    Dies under load

    Engine model is 502BPRMED Ford 302 (5.0) Holley 2300 carb OMC Cobra Problem: The engine dies going into gear. On muffs or in neutral it bogs down when accelerated. I took the accelerator pump cam out and it helps but starts to bog around 2500 rpms. The carb seems to be running rich. The...
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