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    Water In Upper Unit - OMC Electric

    I put away my 74 Crestliner (Chevy 307 with OMC Electric) a few months ago and noticed that when I drawined my upper drive, there was quite a bit of water that come out. This boat pretty much stayed in the water all summer long. Stupid question, but is this a normal phenomenon? or does this...
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    Rochester Carb Adjustments

    I have a '74 Crestliner with an OMC245 and Rochester 4MV carb. I recently put a new motor and tested out on the hose - idled fine and revved nicely.<br /><br />Put her on the water this weekend and idled past the 5mph markers. When I gave her a little juice, I couldn't come up past 2k rpm. Put...
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    OMC 245 Alternator/Voltage Regulator

    I have a 23' Crestliner w/OMC 245. After going through the engine and manifolds, I wanted to check the alternator/charging system before putting her in motion for Memorial Day. I took the alternator to a local shop and it is producing 20 amps. I think this unit is rated at about 38-39 amps. Is...
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    OMC Type 3 Outdrive

    I have an old 1974ish OMC outdrive (Type 3) bolted to a OMC 225 Chev 307 in a 1974 Crestliner. The manual mentions lubricating the upper and lower units with OMC Type C. I am having a little difficulty finding this stuff. Does anyone else have this problem?<br /><br />Also, I have seen a lot...
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    OMC Manifold

    Got the new motor installed, bolted the exhaust manifold up and noticed there was a 3-4" crack along one of the edges of the old manifold. When should I worry about water leakage into my engine?
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    1968 Mercruiser 120 Engine

    My brother has a Mercruiser 120 and he left the water in it over the winter. He is looking at motor alternatives as his boat was underpowered. What engines bolt up to this outdrive?
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    OMC 245 Engine

    I just bought a 1974 Crestliner with an OMC 245 engine/outdrive. The guy who owned this boat didn't winterize the engine so we have a cracked block and heads. Does anyone know what the best replacement is for this engine? The serial number is V0425TBU C9Z189441. How do I find more information...
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