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    43L valve adjustment

    "'86 4.3L....re-instaling "'86 4.3L....re-instaling after getting heads re-done . Got heads on, not yet installed intake manifold.......... Need to adjust valves. Book says: valve lash adjustment (hot) 1 turn down from zero. When dis-assembling, I found out that the valve covers can...
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    Torque values 43L

    Have OMC 4.3L with volvo/penta Have OMC 4.3L with volvo/penta exhaust. am re-instaling the heads and would like to confirm torque values .. Only info I have is 26ft/lb on center studs and 20 for the outer ones. Are these correct? (these maybe specs for a car exhaust)
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    43 Cobra wbroken electrode

    "Engine was missing, pulled pl "Engine was missing, pulled plugs and found one with a missing electrode. Compression on that cylinder is zero, all others OK. Suspect that the electrode is stuck in exhaust valve or dammaged the valve on way out. Has anyone had a simmilar experience?"
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    Flush adaptor

    Installed a flush adaptor side Installed a flush adaptor side plate on 800 Stringer - 1985. I do not have instructions on flushing procedure. Can this be used as the ONLY source of water or does the lower unit ALSO require a water hook-up before turning on engine?
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    Totaled my prop

    "They fixed the launch ramp &# "They fixed the launch ramp (good thing), new concrete further out (n'nother good). Forgot to check depth & tilt outdrive on haul out (very bad thing) The prop I have has the following numbers: 48-832828-C1-17...is this a 14 3/4 - 17 or??? Thanks"
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    38 hi idle cold

    "1982 OMC- 3.8 When cold it s "1982 OMC- 3.8 When cold it starts up slow (1500rpm -) then revs up slowly...after about 4-5 min I'm looking at 3000-3200 rpm I think the cold idle is not shutting down, my temp gauge then reads about 200 This is a new boat to me ...am i looking at some thing...
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    Gear lube

    "Changing fluids in 1982 stern "Changing fluids in 1982 stern drive, bought hypoid 90W oil from West Marine..the lable says "for mechanical shift"... I'm 50 miles from store and wonder if I should go back and get the Type C."
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    Select trim Fluid

    Can I use ATF in the trim rese Can I use ATF in the trim reservoir on a 1984 3.8 OMC?
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    Tilt got down but no up

    "Just got a '85 Galaxie w/ "Just got a '85 Galaxie w/3.8 and OMC stern drive Tilt goes down just fine but binds on up. Can only raise the unit by clicking then pulling up on lower unit a little at a time. Both the external gear and rack look good. Checked by unhooking the tilt motor and it...
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