I have a 1998 Cobia WA with twin Yamaha Saltwater series engines. I am trying to replace the trim tabs with Bennett Bolt trim tabs because the hydraulic ones leak internally and at the pump. Two questions, does anyone out there own one of these boats and does anyone know how to access the areas...
I have a 1988 OMC 5.7 in a 1988 Seaswirl. I want to install a high torque starter vice the GM starter because of weight and access. I have not had much experience with these type of starters and was looking for some comments, starter options from people who have used them in the past. I have...
I have a 1988 seaswirl sable. The manufacturer's recommended paint color in navy blue for the topside paint. I have been unable to find that color anywhere. Interlux brightside sell largo blue, ocean blue and sapphire blue. Is there somewhere to get navy blue or something close enough that it...
I have a 1988 Seaswirl with a OMC 350 and King OMC King Cobra stern drive. I have heard mixed signals from various owners and techs when it come to using Walmart's Super Tech Marine 80W90W gear lube. I have been using Quicksilver 90W gear lube in the past. It is four time more expensive. Does...
I have a 1988 Seaswirl with a 52 gallon built in fuel tank. I am running an OMC 5.7 Litre engine. I want to hook my outboard to the main fuel tank vice using the little red 3-5 gallon plastic tanks. Is that possible?
I have a 1988 Seaswirl with a 350 Chevrolet OMC King Cobra. I installed a Mallory YLM624AV distributor and I am routinely replacing the ignition module. I installed the distributor using the installation diagram below. The problem is that using the wiring guide I do not know what color goes from...
I run the muffs on my 2008 T8 outboard. With the engine running, no water comes out of the top (pee hole). I connect the hose to the flushing connection and water comes out of the top (pee hole). With the muffs on, should't water come out of the top (pee hole)?
I bought a used T8 and it came with a Yamaha 703 remote that came with no cables. I replaced the cables with new telflex cables. When I connected the cable to the throttle arm it works in reverse. When the throttle control is brought to the up position it reduces RPMs instead of increasing RPMs...
I came in last night from a very short run because the engine was running hot. Initial investigation today was water in the cylinders and in valve covers. Did a compression test and all cylinders were at 180 psi. Where can the water come from besides a blow head gasket which it does not appear...
I came in last night from a very short run because the engine was running hot. Initial investigation today was water in the cylinders and in valve covers. Did a compression test and all cylinders were at 180 psi. Where can the water come from besides a blow head gasket which it does not appear...
I have a 1988 Seaswirl Sable with a brand new 5.7 litre engine, rebuilt Rochester 4 Barrel carb, and a new Carter fuel pump. I start the engine and black smoke comes out of the exhaust. Gas is all over the carburetor around the accelerator pump. I know the engine is flooded with gas. I have...
I HAVE A 1988 SEASWIRL WITH AN OMC 5.7 LITER ENGINE. i HAVE REPLACED THE COIL AND MALLORY MODULE AND HAVE NO SPARK. i HAVE 12V TO THE COIL AND THAT IS AS FAR AS IT GOES. i HAVE CHECKED FUSES AND WIRING AND EVERYTHING SEAMS TO BE GOOD. ANY IDEAS WHICH MIGHT HELP???
I have a 1988 seaswirl with a 1988 350 5.7 litre engin in it. It has a e-spark ignition module pn 6100m which requires a ballast resistor which is not installed. I have no idea what wire (color) to cut and install the resistor on. It should be between the ignition switch and the positive side of...
I have a 1988 Seaswirl Sable that I am attempting to mount a 8 hp four stroke yamaha high thrust with a panther 4 stroke motor bracket to. The thick part of the transom is half way down which will not allow for proper mounting of the outboard (cavitation plate two inches below the water line)...
