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    omc 5.0 erratic temp reading

    have an'85 omc 5.0 with stringer drive. This season have replaced heads, intake and exhaust manifolds, and carb(edelbrock 1409). Took it for first time and it ran great except that after about 10 min. and 3/4 throttle the temp started rising and rising; i shut it down butit did not seem to be...
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    omc shift problem

    have an '85 omc 5.0l, just replaced heads,exhaust manifolds, intake manifold, and new edelbrock 4bbl. Took it out for test run and engine sounds and runs great; idles @600 and top speed @40mph @4100rpm; except i am having a problem when shifting to reverse. Engine rpms drop to @200 and gear does...
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    engine won't start

    '85 galaxy with omc 5.0 liter<br /><br /> pulled heads and found bad valve; replaced heads, new gaskets, etc. adjusted valves with engine off according to manual; started up easily let it run to operating temp, sounded very nice; shut it down, installed new valve covers and left. went down to...
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    compression test help

    hi i have an omc gm 305 5.0l and checked compression . results were 8- 145# 110#-7<br /> 6- 155# 35# -5<br /> 4- 0# 145#-3<br /> 2- 150# 120#-1<br /><br />Seems strange, engine idles and sounds great; problem i...
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