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    1975-76 F75 (7.5hp) Honda 4 stroke Coil? where?

    can't find a coil for this unit, used would be fine if you have one. Or is there a cross were' i could hook up a later coil? plenty of them but they've got 2 electrical wires, verse the type in this has one.. 2 spark wires and one I guess, goes to the kill switch.. the newer ones have two...
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    Greasing New Gimbel bearing

    Pretty sure I read somewhere a fellow who'd replaced the gimbel bearing but it wouldn't take the grease too. after replacing mine and then greasing it,, the first time,, the grease was just exiting around the wall of the housing,, slowly but steadily across.. and none was entering into the...
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    Warped coupler?

    96 4 winns Volvo-penta ford 302 cobra , with 95 factory outdrive cobra SX SP.. Started out just repairing lower outdrive and replacing,, but once lower portion of drive was re-installed a noise was coming near the gimble bearing or U-Joint.. Both are fine, but replaced the gimble bearing just...
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    SX Cobra, Gimbal seal removal

    Re: SX Cobra, Gimbal seal removal Here's a photo of the alignment shaft,, with the drive centered as best I could,, seal is installed but, gimbal bearing is currently out still. .. showing how far out of alignment the engine seems to be currently.. The engine is shifted toward the right...
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    Lucas Red "N" Tacky, for gimbal bearing and coupler spline?

    Red "N" Tacky looks like pretty good stuff, for multiple purpose with boat, Coupler spline, gimbal bearing, U-joints, trailer axles, etc.. , what's the call? Yes No? Care to comment, best, where and why? Thanks! 95 Volvo-penta/Omc SX Cobra
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    SX Cobra, Gimbal seal removal

    95 SX cobra, OMC/Volvo-Penta. Well dang it, I read somebody describing how to get the seal out after the bearing is removed.. But, shoot been hunting for a few hours and I can't find it again.. Seal is to slick, or otherwise to use any pullers.. The manual says to use the same tool that ya...
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    95 SX cobra gimbal bearing removal??

    After reviewing the tip and tricks,, the homemade tools, and the recommended bearing axle puller in this tread too: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=364003 I bought the bearing axle puller set. However, when I try sliding it in,, the insert refused to pivot, flatten out so I can grab...
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    95 Volvo-penta SX Cobra [OMC] Outdrive: Piviot rod.

    Conducting a Gimble bearing service, 1st time.. and it seems like it may be the 1st time ever.. Not just for me but the drive too.. My Pivot rod is stuck in there good.. I've given it some good whacks with a 16OZ rubber mallet and it ain't budging. The bolts, nickle plated brass,, seems like...
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    95 OMC/Volvo-Penta, 5.0, SX cobra outdrive, Gimbel bearing service. Photo guide ?

    Has anybody posted a photo-guide of servicing the Gimbel Bearing, , out drive removal Etc.? Have the manual but photos are, for lack of a better word; scrappy.. be nice to see it all in living color..
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    OMC/ Volvo penta Cobra SX u-joint part #? FOUND Full OMC/Volvo-penta Manual

    I've searched around here quite a bit, and checked the parts section here, but can not discover 1. the right year for mine and 2. the part number.. I've got, according to my local V-P parts supplier, a OMC out drive although it's tagged Volvo Penta, and Cobra SX,, part suppliers says it's...
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    1996 4 Winns 190 H DLX >> rubber helm and handles

    What the heck is in the rubber of the helm and handles?? Or actually how do ya clean em? So, I recently bought this used, while there's not much algae? or Black mold growing on the vinyl.. the rubber on the helm and side handles looks filthy,, .. or,, IS filthy! ha.. I read others saying simple...
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    96 volvo penta Cobra SX outdirve.

    Oh boy, I got myself a can of worms.. ignorantly bought a 19 footer and while i inspected everything i could imagine,, I failed to notice the little wobble in the prop, and 2 signs; newer prop, with new skag plate covering up what would be obvious.. I did notice a bit of noise in the drive...
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    1st boat, 1996 4 Winns 190 H DLX-- dang TGTBT

    Why me? lol, after searching used boats, viewing several, listening to engines, drives, inspecting hauls, transoms, U name it.. I've become more educated then I wanted.. Well education is good, but, I expected to get educated once I owned one.. whelp now I'm a proud owner, after having made...
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