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  1. tgilmore99

    Engine rotations ?

    Maybe a stupid question, but when do you use a reverse rotation motor. How do you know when to use a reverse rotation motor. I am looking to re-power my 270 Sundancer. It has two 350/5.7L OMC motors. I am having issues so I am looking to replace. On this boat is it proper for both engines to...
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    Engine won't turn over

    I am wondering if anyone has seen this before. I put my boat away last season. Flushed motor ran fine. This year, ready to go out. Pulled boat out , cleaned it up, and was ready to go. Last thing I was going to do was to make sure engines were running and then we were off. ( 5.7 OMC ) One engine...
  3. tgilmore99

    Engine won't turn over

    I am wondering if anyone has seen this before. I put my boat away last season. Flushed motor ran fine. This year, ready to go out. Pulled boat out , cleaned it up, and was ready to go. Last thing I was going to do was to make sure engines were running and then we were off. ( 5.7 OMC ) One engine...
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    Sterndrive help

    I have a 1985 270 SeaRay w/ Twin 5.7 OMC Sterndrives. I have a shift cable problem. It will go into foward. You have to lightly push down on lever to get it into neutral. And won't go into reverse at all. It will start, but will barely idle. Happened all of a sudden. No issues before. Do I...
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    Drives not working correctly

    combo throttle and gear Will try to look at the problem this weekend. Will try to see if i can disconnect cable and change gears .
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    what kind of sterndrives are these

    Is there a way to retrofit to a more popular unit ( common Parts)
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    what kind of sterndrives are these

    fc3 you just explained alot to me. Mine drives do have the large almost circular cutout and a huge rubber gasket. At least now I can order a manual to help me. Thanks
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    what kind of sterndrives are these

    are they called something? Stinger or Stringer? Looking for specs. I am having some issues. And need to look some things up. But not sure which manual to get
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    what kind of sterndrives are these

    can somebody verify what kind of drives these are 1985 270 at sundancer twin 5.7L OMC How do I tell what kind of drives they are?
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    Drives not working correctly

    Sorry Guys I know I am not giving all the facts too you. My engines --OMC 5.7L Carbs. I took the family out. we got to the cove to enjoy the day. As we got there I notice the port engine would not go into reverse. Thought it was weird. Thought about it and I am pretty sure I did not hit...
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    Drives not working correctly

    I have had little issues with this boat. All of a sudden my port side engine will barely Idle, won't shift into reverse. If you start the motor and put it in neutral just to rev engine up, it will cut out and die. You can not push the throttle shifter down for reverse because it won't go past...
  12. tgilmore99

    Exhaust Manifold Question/Help

    I had a small leak occur in the exhaust manifold. So I ordered the parts and put them on. I saw that there are only 5 bolts holding the exhaust manifold on. Not 6 bolts. There is not a hole for the 6th bolt in the manifold. Is this normal? My boat is an 85 sundancer 270 with twin 5.7 OMC is...
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    Test

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    Props? ugh! Help with info

    I have a 1985 Searay Sundancer with twin 5.7 OMC. The props on this are 14 1/2 X 19 . Actually only one prop is stamped. I am not a prop guy. At wto my rpms are at 3600-3800. A tech said they should be at 4600 (wot) Crusing they are about 2800-3000 tech said they should be 4000 to 4200. What...
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    270 Sundancer 5.7 Running Cables

    Fairly new to the site and boating. I have just purchased a chart plotter and I am going to install. I have not installed anything on this boat before. Are there any chases to run cables through to get from the cockpit area to the storage locker as you enter the cabin.
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    Correct props?

    Hey guys I am also new to this boating thing. Did I read an earlier statement correctly? If my rmps are only at 3600 to 3800. I my have the wrong size props on it? I have a 1985 270 w 5.7 omc. I have been told they should be around 4600. Any suggestions other than above?
  17. tgilmore99

    270 Sundancer 5.7

    Thanks for the reply. We really like the boat we purchased. Glad to have found a site as this one. Looking foward to a lot of good times on the water.
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    270 Sundancer 5.7

    I am new to the boating world. I have purchased a 1985 270 Sundancer. It has twin 5.7 OMC. My question is I do not know at what RPM my tachs should be running at Crusing. I asked the tech at the marina where I keep my boat. He said full out they will run at 4600 rmp and crusin will be about...
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