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    57 GSi drops back to idle

    "I have a 1999 5.7 GSi that ha "I have a 1999 5.7 GSi that has started to cut back to idle somewhere around 3000 RPM. The first day this happened, after returning the throttle to a low position, I was able to run for the rest of the day without problem. Now, I can't seem to get above 3000...
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    PLEASE HELP GUYS

    "Ok so here is my problem. Hav "Ok so here is my problem. Have a 1990 omc 4.3 liter in a sunbird boat. The engine was replaced before i bought it and they used a newer model block not machined for manual fuel pump. They put an electric fuel pump on it. The problem is my boat mechanic says that...
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    OMC BALL GEARS

    Was reading on here a few post Was reading on here a few post back about not running the omc with out it trimmed down. The post talked about the ball gears would not take much of this. Was just wondering if that went for all omc or just the stringer. Dont really no what i have it is on a 1990...
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    Ignition timing

    ok guys has been a really long ok guys has been a really long time since i have messed with a motor or the timing at that. Trying to check the timing on 4.3 omc. Says set at 6 BTDC. The timing tab has a before and an after side on it. Which one do i use. I no this is probally a stupid...
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