Looking for any information on OMC 232

omc232

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So I acquired a sketchy old dune buggy with a OMC 232 motor in it apparently out of a jetski. I have absolutely no knowledge of marine engines.

Basically have figured out it runs.. surprisingly started first pull after sitting for who knows how long. Can anyone give me some info? Gas to oil ratio, size, etc? The only thing I have come up with is apparently they are a 2.3L, which seems crazy to me.. But looking at the size of the cylinders I suppose it could be possible. The serial number checks out, but the boat shop I was talking to couldn't find anything else out.
 

GA_Boater

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Welcome aboard.

2.3 OMC's are Ford OHC motors and plenty of them were used in Pintos. If we could see some photos it would make ID'ing easier.
 

Scott Danforth

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googleing OMC232 comes up with the Pinto/Ranger variant that OMC used for 4 years in a few things

however you mention pull start, the 2.3 liter would not be a pull start. are you sure on the motor?
 
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