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    OMC/Chevy 3.8 V6 bogging and pinging

    Hello all, NOt sure if I have one or multiple problems. My '81 Sunrunner with OMC 3.8 V6 ( 650 hours on it )... starts and idles no problem. Idles at 650-700, first turn of the key when cold. Let it warm up, move out of the no-wake zone, want to open her up but seems to want to die between...
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    Replacing Fuel pump - OMC/Chevy 3.8 V6

    Hello all, I have a failed fuel pump on my OMC/Chevy 3.8 V6 ( 1981 ). I have reomved it and have a marine grade replacement ready. Any advice ? Looks like there is a plate I have to remove, and then how do I move the rod/arm device in the engine to get the new fuel pump on ? I cant find...
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    Steering problem ? Seems "seized"...

    My '81 Sunrunner has a V6 OMC - not sure what the leg is...however, I am having steering issues. I get full deflection to the left , but maybe only 20% to the right. Yesterday it seemed to be stuck altogether, but came free with some movement left and right. What should I be looking for ...
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    Attaching / Using an Anchor

    I have a 21ft Sunrunner from the early 80's - it has no factory / built in anchor. I want to be able to anchor my boat while I lay on some of the wonderful beaches around here and am wondering what my options are. Is it acceptable to attach the anchor rope/chain to a cleat or the railings and...
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    Winterizing OMC Stringer

    Hi, I hear rumors that it's easier to winterize an OMC stringer ? Can someone elaborate ? I have an '81 V6. I have also thought about using it throughout the winter - apparently the fishing here is excellent throughout. Our lake doesn't ever freeze, but the air temp will drop below freezing...
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    Right Size Prop ? ( Low RPM ) ( Newbie )

    Hi...new to boating, new to the forum. I inherited a 1981 20ft Sunrunner. It has an OMC engine / sterndrive, it's V6 so I think it's the 3.8L engine ? The prop is 15x17. When the boat has just me and my wife, and a full tank of gas, I get 3200rpm, maybe 3300 max according to the boat tach...
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