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Re: In the water with intermittent issue
The model on the valve cover says 302BPRPWS. I've been using a Seloc, but I've heard they are good for kindling and that's about it.
I'm going to get it started put it one muffs and watch the timing and see if it moves. I havn't had time past few days...
OMC 3.0L 1990 electronic ignition 17' Bowrider
Took my boat out in the water after doing an cable adjustment yesterday. The gear shift worked great but I have an issue with the engine misfiring, sputtering, and dying on acceleration and cruising. I have replaced the entire ignition system...
I've been looking around online and through my Seloc manual and can't seem to find informaiton on my particular system. I have a 1990 3.0L OMC, and the book will touch a few individual aspects of the shift interupt system but not mine in particular; the infor seems kind of generic as well...
First post, and first boat :)
I purchased a boat form my inlaws for very cheap, the only issue with it is the engine. The 17.5 foot came with a 3.0 Cobra 302BPRPWS, a 90's model. The Block is cracked and letting water in and compression out. This is from a bad winterizing job from a company the...
