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    1988 force 50 timing help plz

    507X8c model.i have throttle linkage adjusted so when wide open throttle condition,butterfly in carburetor is horizontal.next,trying too set timing.... There are three lines next too each other and one separate line(about 2" away)on flywheel.i own a standard and dial advance timing gun. Read...
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    lookin' for a boat,have 75 hp engine don't need to run

    Sorry i don't know where to post this,but Edit: this is a forum, not classified ads, please see rule 8 in Our forum rules, 'n guidelines,... Thank you,...
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    are all omc outdrives the same?

    I have what appears to be a"king Cobra" stern drive with a bad upper unit. (1987 omc)The gears ate themselves up. In the market to buy either An upper unit or parts or whatever. Interior is shot motor is good, so I'd like to fix. I'm a machinist and I have a manual, so Icould prob rebuild if I...
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    14"rim 5 lug 4.5" spacing...what is typical backspacing of a 205/75 14 tire/rim?

    14"rim 5 lug 4.5" spacing...what is typical backspacing of a 205/75 14 tire/rim? trying to find info on typical backspacing. my trailer has 13"tires on it. would like more weight rating (currently 13" is 1480) so thinking of stepping up to a 14"rim. seen some d rated tires which i believe all...
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    cant find part number for stock thermostat and rubber o ring for boat. how do i find?

    hello, i have a 1987 omc cobra 350 chevy motor in my powerplay boat. i took out thermostat and rubber o ring last fall, cant find. so need to get part numbers so i can order up. thanks in advance!
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    power steering cooler. bigger the better? where to get reasonable?

    i have a 1987 power play boat. omc package cobra outdrive.350 chevy engine.... anyhow i think this steering cooler is shot on my boat. its the hose that goes from thermostat to the back of the engine. where the hose clamp grab a holds of behind engine, it broke off. prior owner didnt winterize...
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    standard or reverse rotation?

    sorry probably covered 100 times, but how can u tell if engine is reverse or standard rotation when engine is out of boat. any visual signs>? would the crank post thread for pulley be left hand thread if reverse rotation? i dont know if i can spin motor, probably froze but not sure. thanks in...
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    any other kinda header options for chevy 350 other than original manifolds???

    i have a 87 powerplay boat that im lookin for options. does someone sell headers that are available instead of reusing the stock water cooled manifolds? thank you in advance!
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    are automotive heads ok to use on a marine app?

    hi, my friend at work says the marine heads for a chevy 350 have more cooling passage than a car head...is he right? my motor is shot and has the 14101083 head on it...im looking at purchasing a friends car engine. i know i must use alt, dist, fuel pump, etc. but wondering about heads.btw boat...
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    looking for a service manual on 87 powerplay

    hello and thank you for stopping! i have a 1987 powerplay 185 ls 18 foot inboard omc 350 chevy motor. i am a gear head, but cant locate a service manual that describes instruction on how to change out the engine. i plan on keeping boat long term, so would like an indepth manual if i can get one...
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