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      louc replied to the thread 1992 5.0 HO carb issue.
      A Holley carb is a Holley carb no matter if it's on an OMC or a Volvo, or a Chevrolet or a Ford for that matter! Sounds like you need...
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      louc replied to the thread Swap from 4.3 to 3.0 97 Bayliner alpha 1.
      How big is the boat & how much does it weigh? The 4.3 has much more torque than the 3.0 4 cyl. Might have a very slow boat on your hands...
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      louc replied to the thread King Cobra Outdrive Conversion Options?!? Please help - thank you!!.
      The 460 King Cobra used what is called the Baby King drive which used the standard Cobra upper gear housing with the stronger lower...
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      louc replied to the thread 2004 Mercruiser 3.0L Exhaust Riser corrosion.
      If you're in salt water for sure the elbow should be replaced if you see any leaking at the outside of the joint, or every 5-7 years...
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      louc replied to the thread I like to swap a mercruiser 350 V8 260 connect to alpha 1 drive. Can I fit a 460 Ford in its place.
      I would not. For one the Alpha is not up to the torque put out by the Ford 460, when OMC used them, they had a special outdrive called...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      https://www.amazon.com/s?k=thread+checker&crid=12W2L009R8QYR&sprefix=thread+%2Caps%2C146&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t8-ranker_2_7 This would help...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      The other thing you can do if you have a thread chaser kit with US sizes to figure out the thread pitch of the bolts. If it were me, I’d...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      The distributor has to be the internally different because the distributor shaft cam has 6 lobes for the V6 and 8 for the V8. They may...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      One big difference between the Buick V6 and the Chevrolet was the distributor drive set up. The Chevrolet had it set up exactly like...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      It’s looking good. Nice simple basic American engineering circa 1962. Very similar to the other more common GM 90* V6s like the 4.3...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      I’ll tell you I looked everywhere even in my old Motors Repair manual from the 70s could not even find a pic of it. Im Guessing that the...
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      Post up some pix I’d love to see em. I love vintage engines especially ones I grew up with from the 60s & 70s…
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      louc replied to the thread Omc 3.8l.
      Sounds like you’re doing great! They do have E85 here in the USA but I dont know of anyone using it in an engine with a carburetor. I do...
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      louc replied to the thread My mechanic gave up! Need HELP!.
      If possible it would be interesting to hook up a vacuum gauge to a source of manifold vacuum to see what it does under different...
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      louc replied to the thread My mechanic gave up! Need HELP!.
      Yes but it has an intake manifold and a throttle valve
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