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    Hastings vs. Fed Mogul Sealed Power

    which is the better ring for my 4.3 OMC ? They are both moly top cast second. Thanks
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    Head Gaskets !!!!!

    Can I use an automotive head gasket since they have stainless steel between the blue paper? its a 1990 OMC V6 4.3L
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    anyone know standard bore for 4.3V6 ?

    I have a 1990 OMC GM is the standard bore 4.00?<br />and what is the best head gasket to use because they all seem to be stainless steel with some kind of coating on the outside, even the auto gasket is stainless
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    Is .60 over too much for an over bore?

    I may go with maching my block out of a 1990 S-10. I ran across a good deal on some pistons(New) but they are .60 over ????? Any comments
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    Failed on the rebuild, Looking for a 4.3L OMC

    Does anyone know anyone selling 4.3L OMC or know where I can get one fairly cheap(1990). Also can I use a 1985 if I zero the flywheel and use the right balancer since it is internally balanced? will everything match up?
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    Stern Drive Replacement ?

    I got my motor back in but I cant get the stern drive back in. I tried to eyeball the coupler but I cant seem to get the drive in the whole way. Does anyone know where I can get this tool ? Any advice on installation would be helpful......Thanks! It is a 1990 OMC Cobra with a 4.3 One more...
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    350 Swap can it happen ?

    since a 4.3l GM is supposed to be a 350 small block minus two cyl. how hard would it be to drop it in a 1990 17.5 Stratos that currently has a 4.3l ?(The only thing I know for sure is that the bell housing is exactly the same.
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    4.3l V6 Swap Out

    I just bought a 1990 Stratos with a 4.3l v6 that has a hole in the block (Guy did not winterize). Inboards are kinda new to me and we are about to take this out of the boat today. Any help with where to start would be appreciated. What would be the easiest way to get it out since the average...
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    Can I Install a Tachometer in a 9.5 Johnson?

    Can I install a Tach in a 9.5hp 1970 Johnson ?
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    Prop Pitch !! Help

    Is it going to affect me in a negative or positive way going from a 8 1/4x8 to a 8 1/4x9 on a 12ft fiberglass ? and is ok for the motor ?<br />it is a 1970 9.5hp (runs great except for the coughing at idle)
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    Fouling Plugs

    I have a 1970 Johnson 9.5hp that is fouling the plug in the bottom cylinder. Do I change points and condensors or coils or both?<br /> Thanks Guys!<br />Runs fine at in nuetral not good in Forward unless I take out the plug and dry it off
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    Engine muff question

    when I hook up my muffs to the engine where I am pretty sure the water intake is, I get nothing? When it is in the water it pumps water fine.
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    Idle Adjustment...HELP !!

    ok guys this is what my problem is! I have a 1970 9.5 Johnson that has two idle adjustments, one on the side for high speed that adjust the linkage and one for slow speed. They are completely screwed up because when I am at full throttle it only goes half speed and catches up once in a while...
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    Just went Synthetic

    I just switched to Full synthetic and it was night and day ! Thanks Lube Dude
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    On board Charger

    can I hook up an on board charger to 9.5 1970 Johnson ? Any help would be appreciated guys.<br /> Thank You
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    Year ? Specs info please !

    I just bought a 9.5 Seahorse Model #9p-70A serial # j3232130 and I dont know any info about it ? What year it is and what is the best oil and gas to burn ? Any help would be appreciated.
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