Radman wrote:
Hello all, I have a 1985 19ft Renkin Boat with the OMC 3.8L v6
engineand outdrive. I am trying to find out who manufactures the
engine. IE:Chevrolet or Oldsmobile? I need to buy cap and rotor, plugs,
plug wires and freeze plugs and I can't do this until I figure out
whomanufactured the engine. I been looking a lot on the Deja groups
andfound a few topics, I am thinking that it was made by Chevrolet/GMC
butjust want to be sure. Any help you guys can provide me would
begreatlly appriciated. Also would be helpful to figure out which
outdrive I have as well.


Thanks, Radman....


Buick is the obvious answer(231 cid), but it is possible, especially
that year, that it is a 229 cid Chevrolet V-6, which was based on the
305/5.0L V-8, with two cylinders removed.

Is there any way to post a picture(showing valve covers, intake
manifold/water outlet, & distributor location)? I can tell from a
photo. Otherwise, I'll have to check my manuals in the office to see
what was available that year.

In any regard, you do need ignition protected repair parts for the work
you are considering (cap & rotor) and brass freeze plugs, not just
off-the-shelf stuff.

Rob