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    What plugs do I need?

    Hey guys, going to the store to buy new plugs today, wondering if anyone could tell me what I need and what the gap should be. 1988 88hp Johnson Thanks
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    Tell Tale Question

    So after making a gas line repair to my boat, i decided to start the boat on the muffs in my driveway. After starting the boat I let it run for about five seconds and it wasn't pissing any water. Is this normal? I decided I better come ask you guys before letting it go any longer than that...
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    Fuel issue

    So I took my boat out yesterday and halfway through my trip I noticed the the boat had drank about 10 gallons of fuel, and I didn't go that far, maybe two miles. I run a 90HP Johnson. Anyway, started the return trip and after going through a little bit of chop, the engine started surging in...
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    Hardwiring stereo

    I am wondering if it is okay to wire a Pyle stereo directly to the battery as my vhf radio is wired, or if it should go through the ignition? Any thoughts, positive or negative, and other ideas would be appreciated.
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    Tachometer installation

    Hey guys! I just purchased a new boat without a tach. I want to install a tach and am wondering how I determine which wire should be connected to the signal? Is there somewhere on the engine that I should be looking or is this wire usually a certain color? thanks.
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    engine too big for boat?

    I have a 1986 16' sea nymph. Right now it has a 50hp motor, which is shot. I found a really good deal on a 115hp. Would this motor be too large for this 16' aluminum boat?
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    Lots of sparks!

    My starter seemed weak, so I took off all the connections and scraped them and all the posts clean and soaked with WD-40, actually the WD-40 was first, then brushed. Anyway, I went to connect the battery again and as soon as I touch the negative to the battery post I get big sparks and the...
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    New outdrive

    Would a cobra 3.0L outrdive align in the transom with my 4.3L cobra? I can get a good deal on one and wondering if I can just switch them. thanks
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    seperating upper and lower units

    I'm trying to seperate the lower unit from upper on my 1987 4.3L Cobra. I can't get them apart. I believe the problem is that the gear and pinion in the upper gearhouse are rusted together, I cannot pull the drive out. Any ideas on how to seperate the two units or unstick the gear/pinion...
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    manually cranking motor

    I am trying to manually crank a 1987 4.3Lcobra. I pulled all the plugs. I can only get turn about 20degrees then the crankshaft recoils back to no progress. Is this a sign of sticking valves? Is there anything else I need to do to get everything moving besides pulling the plugs? Is there...
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    stubborn oil filter

    Any tips or secret recipes for removing a stubborn oil filter would be greatly appreciated. I've already bent two filter wrenches (maybe it's time to buy a good one). I've been using the strap type as that is all my hardware store sells. I'm sure somebody has figured a technique to this age...
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    pre-season lube

    I've decided to wait for the weather to warm up a little before actually starting my boat. The boat has been sitting for two years (got it from a friend) Is there anywhere to grease/oil/lube that would be good to do now to aid in the startup/turnover proccess? I was thinking maybe the...
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    Do I have a new OMC Shift cable?

    I've been told that OMC recalled the shift cable on the 4.3L cobra. How could I tell if this change has been made on my I/O? What should I look for? thanks
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    stupid first timer question

    Is it o.k. to test the motor of and I/O with the outdrive in the raised position? It is in my driveway, and I can't lower the engine all the way. thanks
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    rotten drain plug!

    I just got a new 17' 1987 Reinell. The piece that the drain plug screws into is not attatched. It uses four screws on the outside of the boat. Can I just screw it back in, can i use RTV to create a gasket, maybe RTV in the screw holes too. I'm worried it won't seal and also worried that...
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