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    1977 OMC 235/Ford 351W Low Manifold Vacuum, Stalls when letting off throttle

    I've done a full rebuild on a 1977 OMC 235/Ford 351W. It fires up on second or third crank every time and idles very smoothly. I can throttle it up and hold it up at 2,000-3,000 RPM and it'll run there just fine. As soon as I let off the throttle, it'll stall (or nearly stall) if I don't keep on...
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    OMC to Mercruiser Conversion

    I have a 1977 OMC 235 (Ford 351W) w/stringer outdrive set-up that I pulled from an older tri-hull boat, it is in rebuilt and working condition. I've been looking for a boat to put it in to and I have come across another older tri-hull boat (which is in great shape for it's age). This boat has a...
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    Holley 4160 - Flooding Secondary

    Hey All - As a covid-19 project, I've been rebuilding an OMC 235/Ford 351 that had been sitting for about 10 years. Engine rebuild is complete and I'm trying to get the carb dialed in. The engine fires right up and then quickly dies due to carb flooding. Any time the carb has fuel pressure...
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    OMC 235 - Running Engine Outside of the Boat

    I've got a 1977 OMC 235 with a Ford 351 engine. I've pulled the engine and rebuilt it, I've got it almost 100% reassembled and ready for a test run on an engine stand I've built. I'm looking for some guidance on how to build a makeshift ignition and keep power to the engine while it's outside...
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    1977 Pierce Arrow Restoration

    Hey All - I'm new to iBoats and new to boat restoration, but I figured I'd share with you all a project I've taken on recently. A friend gave me a 1977 Pierce Arrow that needs a bit of work. Water in the engine (OMC 235 Ford V8), all upholstery shot, floor rotten...you get the picture. While...
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