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    302 backfiring issues

    I have a 95 seaswirl with a carbed ford 302 engine. I recently dropped a 302 in it out of a 87 f150. Used the standard firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 and could not get it to fire. I assumed because it was out of a 87 f150 it was not the H.O. firing order. After frustration set in I decided to try...
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    Power steering mounting

    I have a 95 omc cobra 302. Just dropped a new engine in it. Trying to install the power steering pump and brackets and can't remember for the life of me how it goes back together. Was hoping get some one out there could post a picture of their ps pump and the mounting brackets. Thanks
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    302 engine block

    I have a 95 seaswirl spyder with a omc cobra 5.0 (302) in it. I pulled heads and found a unrepairable cracked block. I'm debating on purchasing a new motor or finding a rebuildable block and transferring all of components off old block. Had my original heads checked out and they are reusable...
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    Omc cobra 5.0 heads

    Looking into rebuilding my 302 in a 95 seaswirl spyder. Was told that it has 351 heads on it from the factory. Was wondering if anyone knew if this was true. Thanks in advance
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    issues after engine swap

    Recently finished a very frustrating engine swap on a 78 seaswirl. Went from stock 305 to a 350. To my surprise after connecting the water hose and a little adjustment on the timing she fired right up and purred like a kitten. Problem is when she gets up to 3000rpms she seems to miss a bit and...
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    alternator swap

    Re: alternator swap It is a '78 seaswirl with a omc 185 in it with the elec stringer drive. here is a pic of both alternators.Hope this helps. Thanks
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    alternator swap

    Quick question... I was replacing my alternator due to it being seized up and had to go with a aftermarket one. Before I ordered it I talked with company out of Minnesota they told me that the one I ordered is a direct replacement for the original unavailable one. Problem is, when I received new...
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    78 seaswirl remote throttle identification

    Re: 78 seaswirl remote throttle identification Sorry it took so long to get back to thread. Work and a family wedding has had me occupied for a couple weeks now. Anyways..was finally able to get some pics of the outdrive. Hopefully this will help identify if|I have elec shift or the manual one...
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    78 seaswirl remote throttle identification

    First of all I want to say I am a newbie to this forum and to the boating world...so with that in mind, I have a question regarding a boat I recently acquired. I basically bought the boat for the trailer but would like to tinker with the boat as my son wants a "project" for him and I to do. My...
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