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    OMC water pump question

    when I install the new impellor in the housing, which direction should I install the impellors. Does it turn clockwise or counter. Secound, should all of the impellor blades be facing the same direction? I could not tell from the old one because it was pretty ripped up. Thanks Guys
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    Smoke from the water pump cover?

    I ran my engine yesterday and noticed something I have never seen or payed attention to before. After I shut her off I noticed a decent amount of smoke(exhaust) coming from all around the cover thats houses my waterpump in the outdrive. It is cobra 4.3L. Should I worry here?
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    Fuel Pump Questions

    I need a new fuel pump, what would be the best pump for me to go with and what should the psi be? I am considering a Red Holley Marine, is this is a good one?
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    Hey Everyone !

    MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! <br /><br />Just in case I don't get on before the 25th. I wanted thank everyone - especially DonS, and wish you guys and your families Happy Holidays. Have a good one, Chris
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    hope I did this ok

    ok here it is, as some of you knew already I was having issues getting one of my drain plugs from the block. It was stripped beyond repair. We tried bolt outs (didnt work) could not get a drill in there(starter next to it and motor mount above.) Finally said screw it and knocked the front...
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    Carb ? Fogging?

    this may be a dumb question but I had better ask it before it is too late. I could not fiqure out what to do winterize my carb so I ran it for a good while with Stabiful in it hoping that would prevent gum-up. I have no idea what fogging is? Can someone explain please. Thanks Guys
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    Don

    Hey Don, I fiqured out what I did wrong besides the numbers I had http:// in there twice. I works now. The guy is selling a 5.7 cheap. Just out of curiousity. If someone wanted to upgrade from a 4.3 to 5.7 wouldnt everything bolt up except the front engine mounts? just curious. Thanks<br /> 5.7...
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    Motor for sale !

    Hey guys, saw this on Ebay in case anyone was looking. Looked like a decent deal.<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=45103598
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    Guage ?'s

    does anyone happen to have knowledge to whether or not the TFX marine guages will clip right up to my factory harnesses (OMC 4.3) or do I have to rewire the whole dang on thing? Thanks guys
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    Battery Question for components

    First of all, would it be a good idea to have a battery specifically for my radio, depth finder, dc adapter etc.. and then another for starting?<br />Second what kind of a charger system wouid I need to link the two and keep everything properly charged and hooked up? Thanks, Chris
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    Lucas Oil additive ? Good or Bad?

    I am planning to use Royal Purple straight 30 weight, however, I was going to put full synthectic Lucas stabalizer as well. any thoughts?
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    Hustler Props?

    are they nice or junk? I have a 1990 17.5ft open bow with a 4.3 OMC. would a 21 pitch suffice with only two people on board?
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    Winterize ?

    Do I have to change my oil now, or can I do it in the spring before I take it out? The current oil has maybe 2 hours on it because it is the break in oil from my rebuild.
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    Trim and Fuel Guage

    Ok, My trim guage is nnot working at all? (are they a pain?) <br />Fuel guage jumps like a 3 year old on a bed?
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    Prop Pitch

    I can not get my RPM's past 3700. I have a 21 pitch 14 1/4 on there. Weight was not an issue because it was just myself and one other person on the boat. Would it be worth looking at going to a 19 pitch. Or could it be this power loss issue everyone is talking about due to defected wiring...
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    Alternator going bad ?

    As I climb in RPM's, my lights get brighter, and my horn will not work until 2800 RPMS ???????
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    Boat Value

    Hi guys,<br /> Here it is, I have checked out book on my boat. I wanted to know if anyone knew what I could get out of a 17.5 open bow Stratos with a new outdrive and new motor with 3 hours on it. The year is 1991 with a 4.3 OMC. Trailer is in ok condition. New tires and electric is fine...
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    Thanks guys ! Its been 3 months but she is like new!

    I just wanted to thank evryone for their assisstance in my first engine rebuid. It went to the shop for the final valve adjustment.(I could not get that part right.) 4.3 v6 OMC now at 257 HP at the prop.
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    Stern Drive Alignment

    should I have the alignment done at a shop or will I be ok trying to do it. Do I have to have the alignment tool and where is the best place to get one besides ebay? Thanks guys !
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    Scarred crankshaft !

    I got a new crank kit for my rebuild and somewhere along the line we scarred it somehow and I wanted to know if it would be ok to use. Its kind of like a nick from a bolt or something. Question 2 is...when you tighten rocker arm nuts do you rotate the engine to do each cylinder in the firing...
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