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    Tap size for exhaust manifold mount holes

    Straightforward question. What size tap do I need to run through the holes in the block to mount up my new Barr manifolds? Standard V-8 motor. Bolts look like the may be 5/16”?
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    Hose inlet for Barr manifold

    I?m swapping in some brand new Barr manifolds on my 350 this winter but they?re configured a little different than the old manifold. The old one had a hose barb-like fitting cast into the manifold that the water inlet hose attached to. The new one has a 1/2? threaded hole on both ends. In one...
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    Water spray around belts

    flushing out the engine today I noticed an intermittent misting of water Eminating from just under the recirc pump on the front on my engine. It's definitely not coming from the raw water pump. It's hard to tell exactly the source because when it happens, the misting water makes it hard to see...
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    Stumbling motor on acceleration

    I noticed pulling skiers last week that my boat suddenly started to stumble around 1500-2000 rpm pulling a skier out of the water. After a 2-3 seconds it works its way through it and then settles out just fine. Other than maybe an accelerator pump, are there any easy adjustments I might be able...
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    Cold engine stalls out when idling

    Except for this minor problem, the engine runs flawlessly. I've got a VP 5.7L GL, carburated. During cold starts, the engine will turn over just fine, kick up to 1200 or so before settling around 800 rpm. After about 45 seconds to 1 minute, the idle speed slowly drops over a few seconds and the...
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    Engine stalls leaving marina at forward idle

    5.7L VP GL Motor and SX-M outdrive Pretty regularly last summer, when motoring forward at idle speed leaving the dock, the engine speed will start to slow down and within a few seconds quit. It will usually start right back up with the key and then I add some throttle only to juice the engine...
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