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    OMG/OMC again....

    Well guys I posted awhile back about my 88 4.3 OMC cobra and the temp problems i was having/still. This is what I have done,replaced entire impellor assy back flushed,found two pieces of crap in the P.steering cooler,Cleaned it out, installed a new Marine t stat,Back flushed again! Now on muffs...
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    Foam....

    When was foam first mandated for hull flotation?
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    Train Trip......

    Wife and i are going to Mi. In August, Three hour layover in Chi-Town. any tips/tricks,Landing in Ann Arbor!
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    Harvey Korman....

    Just heard he passed yesterday,He will be missed!
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    Tach reading........

    1000 rpm with ign. off! 87 OMC 4.3 Glastron. What's the cause/cure?
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    What is it?......

    Looking at a General Marine Ranger I/O 150 horse (online) Can anybody tell me any thing about this Boat? Getting the phone # to go see it. Dave.:confused:
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    OMC... adjusting Valves

    Good morning all, While I am waiting for my Manual to arrive,a question or two,on my 1987 OMC 4.3,recently aquired, sounds like Tappet noise I would like to adjust Valves, do I need to remove Manifolds to get the valve covers off? Do the Valves adjust as any other Chev,Solid or Hyd? As stated in...
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    omc gasket.....

    What is OMC gasket sealing compound,what else can be used? Dave
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    Cobra not pulling up water?

    The Pain in the butt OMC i have been fixing problems on Daily has sprouted a new one, will not pump water by the new impeller. It runs at temp with the earmuffs, but when put in the tank will not pump. Back flushed and is clear. 87 4.3 What is special about the Cobra. Took the hose off the...
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    87 OMC electric

    Is there a "step down " resistor on the ign? I am reading 4 volts at coil+ no start, ran a jumper to Batt START! where is this resistor located? Dave
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    Newbie here.....

    HI GUYS, got led here by the guys over at 24hourcampfire. Hope you all can help this old phart, I just bought my first boat and its a project! It's a 1987 Glastron 19.5 with a omc chev V6,it is well used but in pretty good shape,upholstry has been replaced. Boat was run hot now bottom end makes...
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