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    1990 OMC 4.3l oilpans?

    Can anyone tell me which oilpan I should get? There are at least 2 different ones depending on the application for automobiles. Thanks for any help. Scott
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    exhaust boots leaking

    Both my exhaust boots are leaking. This happened I believe when it overheated as a result of the impeller going bad and then a new one being installed improperly by the marina. Can these be changed without taking the manifolds off? I have the one piece manifolds. I'm clear on checking the...
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    Outdrive removal...shift cable replacement?

    I know there are a thousand threads dealing with various aspect of this procedure and I do have both the OMC manual and the link to the Hastings site for the cable adjustment. I am getting ready to do this and have not found any good info as to how the shift cable connects to the outdrive...
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    Water Tube and Grommet

    I have an overheating problem and believe I've traced it to the water tube/grommet in the lower housing of the outdrive. I have a new impeller. It pumps from the water pump on the motor, there is no thermostat, and it flows fine with the muffs on. When I put the outdrive in water it does not...
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    No Reverse

    I recently changed out my distributor to the Delco Voyager from the Prestolite. Everything is working perfectly....except. It stalls going into reverse. It goes into forward perfect. I watched the load sensing lever (the one with the v-notches) and when it goes into forward the sensing lever...
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    Delco EST Voyager Distributor Install

    On the advice of Don, I purchased the Delco EST Voyager distributor kit from http://www.michiganmotorz.com/delco-voyager-marine-electronic-distributor-p-121.html The removal and installation of the distributor was easy. The old one was in and it was set at TDC on #1. A bit of confusion ensued...
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    Won't shift into neutral when hot

    My shift won't shift into neutral from forward when hot sometimes. Usually if you are gentle with the shift it will shift into nuetral even when hot. It will also not go into reverse once the shift stops working. It feels as if the cable is binding somewhere. I can hear the ESA cutting the...
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    Prestolite Distributor

    1990 Four Winns 4.3L I broken the hold down (don't know exactly what it is called) for the mechanical weights in the prestolite distributor. The part under the points/condenser plate. It holds the weights down and keeps them from flying too far out. Is there a replacement for this part? I...
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    Oil Pump?

    I have a 1990 OMC 4.3l chevy motor. I had an oil leak at the front of the motor where the timing chain cover and oil pan meet. I took off the timing chain cover and discovered that the timing chain had about 5/8" slack in it. I changed the timing chain and gears. I removed the oil pan and...
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    4.3 OMC exhaust manifold swap?

    I have a 1990 Four Winns with a 4.3L OMC and the exhaust manifolds have both been welded from what I assume were cracks from failing to winterize. I bought it this way. The motor is fine and runs perfect. There is no water in the oil. The starboard side manifold is leaking just a little bit...
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    Starting Problem 1990 4.3L OMC

    Hello Newbie here but not to forums. And a newbie boat owner. I am pretty familiar with engines and electrical systems on cars but boats are somewhat different with some additional components. I have done a lot of searching and found somethings that are helpful in diagnosing my problem but...
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