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    Merc 3.0L with no spark to motor

    I have a Maxum 1700SR with a Quicksilver 3000 Classic. Took the family out on the boat and ran fine for about a 1/2 hour when the engine quit. Upon some trouble shooting, it's getting fuel. I checked the fuses and found the 15 amp fuse blown. Growing frustrated with the kids, I used a piece...
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    Thinking about buying a Moomba boat. Anyone have info?

    I'm looking at buying a 1997 Moomba Boomarang. With a 351 Indmar, waketower, new upholstery. He says there is NOTHING wrong with the boat. The prop and rudder looks good. NADA says $7200. He was asking $8500 for it. Got him down to $6000. Do any of you have info for me? Thanks.
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    Omc 5l Wot

    I have a 89 four winns 180 horizon bowrider. I had a little problem with the boat last weekend with a blown water hose. I replaced it, clearly time to change it. Then back out to the lake this weekend. The boat ran fine but lacked the rpms at WOT. About 1000 less than should be. It...
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    Help with 5L Cobra

    I was on the lake last weekend when my 89 Four Winns acted like it ran out of gas. I got a tow up to the marina and put fuel in. Still acting the same way. I lifted the dog house and it ran a little better but still not 100%. I did notice that I must have blown a seal on the right side of...
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    cobra outdrive problems

    I took my 1989 180 Four Winns boat to a marina with an engine that wouldnt turn over. He said my engine was blown. So I took the outdrive off and turned the engine over. NOT THE ENGINE!!!! The engine actually started up with a bump of the key. OOPPS. But that isnt the problem. What could...
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    Cobra outdrive removal?

    I am trying to remove my outdrive. I took the hydrolic arms off, and the 6 nuts and washers off. I have seperated the outdrive from transom, but it wont come all the way out. What am I doing wrong? Dont want to break anything. Please help.
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    OMC 5.0L problems

    I understand the 5.0L Cobra is a chevy 305 with minor changes. Can you rebuild it with standard chevy pistons and rings?
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    is OMC 5.0L Cobra a regular 305?

    My engine locked up. Is the 5.0L OMC Cobra a chevy 305? Can you rebuild it with standard 305 parts? How much will this run? Is it worth it? 1989 Cobra in a 1989 Four Winns boat with a cobra outdrive.
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    5.0L OMC Cobra engine problems

    I own a 89 Four Winns 180 horizon with a 5.0L Cobra. The engine started up great out of the water. Bump the key it was running type of thing. I got out on the boat for the first time after returning from Afghanistan and same thing. The engine started right up, went into reverse fine. Put it...
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