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    Power steering pump problem?

    I have an omc 230hp 350. My power steering pump seem to spin and then tighten up. Is there a reason for this, is there mabey back pressure that some how that causes the pump to work harder? Its to the point that it likes to stop spinning and burn up the belt. I replaced the pump and the same...
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    How do you tell one omc lower from another?

    I have a lower (omc) and it has no numbers on it. How can you tell what size, and or year this is? It has the shift cables on it yet.
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    Oil leaking from 2 water inlet holes

    I was wondering if the oil comming out of these 2 holes are from the o-rings fron the upper gearcase, and if it's from the intermediate drivesaft and or water tube? It's a very slow leak, but leaking none the less. I did not pressure test it or remove anything as of now, yet. I know it may be...
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    Is there another way to drain water from an engine block?

    I have a 1980 230hp 350 omc. On one side of the engione the bolt you remove to drain half the engine block is rounded off so bad its impossible to remove without drilling it out. I cant drill it out at the angle its at either. I tried all the lubricants out there, the head of the bolt is just to...
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    Rocker arm torque question

    What is the correct torque or method used to tighting all 16 rocker arms on a 1980 350 230hp omc. thanks
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    OMC Steering is locked. Any ideas?

    I have an 1980 omc 230 hp 350, I was told the outdrive was replaced. Where and when i dont know, but the steering wheel will not move. I had the outdrive off and that turns just fine back and forth. My question is: Do I need to run the engine for the power steering fluid to pass through the...
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    automobile 350 engine convert to marine engine question

    Mine is a 1980 230hp 350 and i may need a new block. Will it have to be a 1 piece rear main seal or a 2 piece rear main seal? Also does it have to be close to the same year as mine?
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    Tilt clutch box questions omc 230hp

    5 liter outdrive. I drained what little oil and water that i found in it. I would like to remove the 4 bolts holding the sidewhere you add the oil to inspect inside. Is there alot i have to do to get that off or should it just come off with out prying involved? Aslo do i use oil or grease in...
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    OMC outdrive question.

    Here is a picture of my lower unit. I have two little holes circled. My question is this, What are these and is there supposed to be oil coming out of these? Its not flowing but oil is present.
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    1980 OMC 230hp 350 question.

    My engine is foze and getting ready to pull the heads off. I've tried pb blaster, and I've tried tranny fluid in the cylinders. I can only get it to move an 1/8 of an inch either way. I have a nylon rope wrapped around the pully and hooked up to a hand cranked wench. It would be like i am...
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    Starter problems?

    :confused: I have a 350 omc, just recieved the boat on trade. I went to try and start it and i can hear the starter engage and the engine will turn about 1/16 of an inch but thats it. I can only bump start the engine, if i run the starter for more than 3 seconds my battery posts starts to melt...
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