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    Which repair manual is best?

    I have an 1988 OMC Cobra, 4.3L. Which repair manual is the best to buy?
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    What are these parts called?

    I had a problem with reverse so I pulled the outdrive. Found remnants of 2 black rubber pieces. They are in the shift rod area. When the water pump failed and it overheated it caused these pieces to melt. Anyone know what they are called, because they will have to be replaced? Also some kind of...
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    Will not shift into reverse

    I have a 1988 OMC Cobra. It will shift into forward but not reverse. I disconnected the cables and they work fine forward and reverse. It overheated last time out and after changing the impeller and housing, plugs, points, cap, rotor, and fuel filters, it runs fine and shifts normally into...
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    OMC Cobra 4.3L Idles but no RPMs

    I have a 88 OMC Cobra with a 4.3L engine. It overheated first time out this year. I replaced the water pump impeller and housing. I have checked the compression and all cylinders are at 150 to 160. I have checked the oil for water and didn't have any in it. When I start it, it runs very rough...
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