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    Has the outdrive water pump been damaged by freezing

    Thank you racerone and Droid Can you hear me crying? I started the stb engine, using a hose to the tilt-area fitting. I didn't see any leaks, but soon the engine ran rough. I saw steam from the oil fill cap and shut it off. Under the fill cap was the dreaded thick mayo. Maybe head gasket...
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    Has the outdrive water pump been damaged by freezing

    I made a big screw up, and waited too long to winterize the boat with twin 1976 Ford 302 175HP engines, and electric shift outdrives. We had a freeze, and so far found 1 log exhaust manifold cracked. I put a heater in the engine compartment, and found water dripping from the manifold. I'd like...
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    Petronix for 302's

    Hello, I have a 1975 Fairline Mirage 29 with twin Ford 302 175HP engines and electric shift outdrives. Last season the engine started breaking down above 2500 RPM. I have all new filters, cleaned carbs, new points, clear fuel lines, plugs and wires. Timing is right, and dwell too (at idle at...
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    1981 70HP Johnson, no tell tale water output.

    Hello all. I'm a newbi here. I've had this motor for 7 years and never had a problem - a great motor. As my family has grown, I bought a bigger boat with I/O. I started the motor for a buyer of the 70HP boat, and no tell tale water stream. It has always worked. I dropped the lower, and all...
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