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    OMC 3.0 timing issue backfires thru carb.

    I'm a little stumped her so before I go deeper I am hoping to get a better opinion. I have an 1986/87 3.0 OMC. Just changed plugs, rotor, cap, wires, and coil. She starts right up however when I throttle up she bogs and pops thru the carb eventually stalling. I put a timing light on it and the...
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    87 omc sterndrive clunk when shifting

    Hello everyone, Very new at this but I am mechanically inclined so here goes. My first boat and I have never had it in the water yet. I just replaced the shift cable on my sterndrive. It's an '87 3.0 litre OMC. I purchased the measuring tools and did the job. The boat is out of the water and...
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    New Boat owner. Shift cable help.(roller switch)

    Hello everyone, I recently picked up an 87 Renken 19.5' with a practically new trailer for cheap. The boat is in good shape over all with a new interior and seats. Motor sounds good to. It's an OMC 3.0 and OMC outdrive. Just wanna get my feet wet so to speak with the girlfriend and kids and see...
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