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    omc 4.3, just rebuilt holley 2300. won't start

    Hi all. Last weekend I had the motor running. Took holley 2300 off, replaced the pump diaphram, power valve, cleaned jets and nozzles, adjusted float and replaced gaskets. Reinstalled tonight and now I can't get it running. It's definitely getting gas. I can turn up the throttle and it...
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    holley 986469

    Hi all, I have a holley 986469. I just ordered the 3-888 rebuild kit for the holley 2300, anyone know if this will fit?
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    need help

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    need help

    Hello all, I have an omc 90 outdrive. I have the 2 oil plugs on the starboard side, and an unknown plug in the port side, upper unit Last time I had the engine running with the muffs, water was coming out of this unknown plug. I currently am doing a pressure test And so far so good. I went to...
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    omc 4.3 best prop size

    Hello to all, i have a 1990. 18' galaxie, 4.3 omc cobra, with a 14 x 19 prop. I can get 38 mph at 3900 rpms wot. The manual says 4200-4400 rpm range is best. Which prop would you recommend? Thanks for your help
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    omc 4.3 sounds like its missing

    hello. i just restored my '90 18' galaxie with a 4.3 cobra. took it out around long beach for the first time tonight to test it before we take it to the lake. everything went fine with the boat ecxept the engine feels like its missing. at idle it its not to bad, when i give it enough gas to go...
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    omc oil type

    hello to all. walmart has 2 quarts of super tech gear lube 80w90 gl5 for 12.00 is this good for my omc cobra outdrive? it doesnt say anything about marine applications. I plan on changing the oil out tomorrow morning. If not does autozone or pepboys carry some kind of high visc gear oil? I dont...
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    shifting into forward grinds

    Hello. I have an omc cobra 4.3 1990. When shifting into forward it grinds. I have the transom cable measured at 7 5/8 from crimp to center of the cable guide hole. When shifting to reverse its perfect. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    quick question regarding epoxy and waterproofing

    Hello. Im about to lay the floor, first i want to waterproof the bottom of the deck. Im using epoxy. Do i need to add a layer of mat down or just coat it with epoxy. The top will get one layer of 1.5 csm and 2 layers of 6 oz eglass using epoxy. Thanks for your help.
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    how to remove epoxy drips from gel coat

    Hello, after installing my transom i have eposxy that came out of the bolt holes and ran down outer gelcoat and dried. What is the best way to remove this. I tried rubbing it down with acetone. Thanks
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    add another stringer?

    Hello, sorry for the double post. In this pic you see the stringers stopping at the gas tank, which is about where the dash is. There are no stringers past that under the bow. Should i add a set of stringers to the sides of gas tank or is this sufficient. This is the way i found it before the...
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    walmarts 3/4 oz packaged mat

    Hello to all. Is their 3/4 oz mat or cloth good to use with epoxy. Or would it be better to double layer. Im using it to waterproof like undet deck and some bulkheads. Thanks
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    salt water question

    Hello everyone. I have a 4.3 cobra. I live right by the ocean. I plan on using it in fresh water as much as possible, but the harbors launch ramp is only 5 minutes away. Is there any big issues with running in salt water and flushing it out afterwards. Thanks.
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    another stringer question

    Hello to all. Im about to install my stringers using pl premium. But when i dry fit them in place i nitice the ends of the stringers are touching but theres about a 1/2" gap in the middle. Is this ok or is my hull distorted? I have the cap sitting on the hull now and it seems perfect. The...
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    help with 4" hole

    Hello, its been awhile since i've been on here. Its been even longer since ive been able to work on the boat, the warden (wife) gave me the ok so im at it again. Anyways i need to fill in this 4" hole on the top of the cap. It used to be a vent leading to the drivers feet (?) (Previous owner)...
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