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    88 VIP Vindicator Steering Frozen

    I have an 88 VIP Vindicator with a 350 Merc and Bravo outdrive. End of the season last year as I was going up the river, I lost all steering and the outdrive was stuck to the left. The wheel itself is not locked, and turns, but the outdrive will not. I can force the outdrive towards center a few...
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    5.8 OMC Cobra Stalling, No Start

    Took the boat out and it was having issues stalling at idle. Once it warmed up it appeared to be better but would sometimes stall when shifting. I got the boat back to the dock, parked and left. When I came back to start it, the battery would not turn over. Put a new battery on and the boat...
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    5.8 OMC Cobra Solenoid Melting

    I have a 1992 5.8 OMC Cobra. I had a fire last year. The solenoid melted, as well at the connection to the starter, and the positive battery terminal. I installed a new starter, new battery, new relay solenoid, new alternator, and new wiring. After approx 5 hours of normal operating, the...
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