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    Flywheel bolt pattern

    I am replacing the engine in my boat which had a 1984 omc 5.7 with the stringer. I bought a used 1988 omc 5.0 engine but found that the bolt pattern was different for flywheel and coupler. Could I use the coupler that is on new engine, it is a lot bigger than original or could the original small...
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    Omc 5.7 engine replacement

    I looked at it and actually the drive is mounted to the floor on each side by itself, so it would not fall out. So Im thinking I could just unbolt bellhousing and front motor mount and out comes the engine.
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    Omc 5.7 engine replacement

    I have an 84 beachcraft with a 5.7 liter engine. What would be the easiest way to remove the motor. Can I just unbolt bellhosing like a car. I do have a decent amount of room for motor to slide forward.
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    Engine mounts

    Ya that's what Iam dealing with the motor is seized
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    Engine mounts

    I have a 1984 omc stern drive 5.7 motor and I noticed it has hydraulic struts in the front of the motor that lift and raise it with a button. What is the purpose for this?
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    1989 jonhnson 48 spl timing issue

    I bought a boat that has a Johnson 48 spl but when I try to start it it backfires and sounds like it is firing at the wrong time. I also saw that the flywheel nut was welded to the flywheel and thought something could be wrong with the flywheel or under it. What could I be looking for?
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