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    Should I buy it?

    2002 Carolina skiff 21 footer CC with T-Top with a 1986 or 1989 Johnson 100 HP, Now is the motor to small for this boat, if not what is the relaiblity of this year model motor. Does it sound like i should buy , This is all i know , talked to owner on phone, He said there was nothing wrong with...
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    Update on water in Oil

    OK i have flushed out the oil 3 times & started the motor with positive results, I cannot detect more water in the oil. Now i am running the motor on Muffs, I ran it for 5 to 10 minutes. Is this sufficient or do i need to run it longer or just wait & drop it in the pond? 1987 omc 3.0
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    Sea Tow

    I saw somewhere there was another Towing service available by another company but cant remember the name , anyone know of it,is it available in North carolina. the one i read about offers you to share it with a buddy. thxs
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    Manifold & Riser

    Many posts on Manis & Risers lasting around 5 years in saltwater, How much usage in salt water are we talking about here, I put mine in salt water about 5 to 10 times a year, last year didnt use it at all, & when i get home i flush it out really good with fresh water. Based on that is it still...
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    Will it ever end!!!

    1987 omc cobra Chev 4 cyc 3.0<br />Let me 1st say TY to everyone for all your help..Quick story,In March of this year I got my boat out to see how it done over the winter,always pull drain plug on exaust manifold & drain water out & i do this about 2 or 3 months( time for evaporation to get the...
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    Stuarts Cable adjustment

    From reading what Stuart says to do , I needed to adjust the cable before i put on the outdrive, I already have the outdrive on , is there another way to adjust this or do i have to do the dreaded task & remove it again. Said i would never do this again when i got it on last night. Stuarts...
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    OMC Drive Almost complete

    1987 OMC Cobra<br />I installed the outdrive tonight. One thing thats brothering me is when I put it on I managed to get the bolts half way through each hole & put a nut on each one,that was as far as i could get it to go on, then i put my socket on each nut & pulled it on the rest of the way...
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    Please Help..Lower Shift cable installation

    1987 omc cobra..Lower shift cable to Transom.<br /> Too put it simple how do i install this the correct way. It connects to a lever on the out drive with a nut that has a locking screw on it.How does one know how much cable should be stickin out at the cable at the outdrive, or all the shift...
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    Drive shaft Oil seal

    1987 omc cobra drive. The oil seal that is behind the gimbal bearing. Drive Shaft slides through gimbal bearing then Oil seal this is the one Im speaking about.Manuel say install with the inset out . what is the "Inset" Looking at the oil seal there is a face to it & on the back side you can...
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    Gimbal Bearing

    I have a bearing remover, but i still cant get bearing to come out, My hand is going numb from sliding the rammer.Only other thing i know to do is heat it up, is there any other way you guys have removed the bearing with success, if i do end up having to heat it what do i need to watch out for...
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    Out drive Removed

    I finally go the nerve up today to remove the drive, the drive shaft bellow had old gear oil ( Dark Brown)in color in it, I belive this was from 3 years ago when i paid a mechanic to put new seals all thru the drive & he didnt take the time to clean it out, I removed the gear oil dip stick to...
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    If you have done this please help

    1987 OMC Cobra (400)<br />I need all info i can get in removing my OMC cobra drive. Heres what my manual says , <br />1. Remove Oil stick,install lifting eye, insert lifting eye<br />2>Disconnect aft end of the tilt\trim on each side. <br />3.Remove the 6 elastic stop nuts<br />4.Support the...
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    Exhaust Bellow

    I have a inch & a half slit in my exhaust bellow. Will this cause any problems or damage.
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    OMC Cobra

    How do i tell what model my cobra is. 1987 model 3.0 litre . where do i look on the drive for a # that might help me,I wanna know how many HP it is & so i can get a new prop any help thxs
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    Chips in hull

    I had some chips i my hull, fiberglass exposed & one small hole i created :mad: .I used 3M marine sealant 4200, has anyone used this . says it for below the water line.dont wanna find out the hard way before i put her in the water. thxs
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