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    Engine cranks, but will not fire up

    1985 OMC w/ 5.7 L GM Block First an update...I posted a hydrolock problem about 2 months ago. Finally took it to a mechanic, who told me that my risers/manifolds were shot. Would cost $1000 to fix, unless the hydrolocking had damaged the engine. So I drydocked the project for financial reasons...
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    Did I cause the hydrolock? HELP

    I recently bought a 1985 Renken with a GM 350 and an OMC drive. When I brought the boat home, I knew it had BAD batteries. So I bought 2 new right away. I installed them, hooked up the "earmuffs", turned on the hose, and tried to start the engine (notice the sequence). When I turned the key...
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    Crankshaft Pulley Turns Too Easily?

    What could this mean. I felt I might have a bad starter. A mechanic told me to put a wrench on the crankshaft pulley and turn it about a quarter turn, just to make sure it is the starter and not some missing teeth in the flywheel. I got a wrench and put it on the center bolt. But turns out I...
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    OMC Starter ?'s

    I have a 1985 Renken boat with a GM 350 block and an OMC stern drive. Here's my problem. I just installed 2 new batteries this morning. When I turn the key, the starter spins like crazy. I don't hear anything "kicking out", like I read people describing the bendex. All I get is the spinning...
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