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    Does my 2.3 cobra have a governor?

    was out on the lake this week, at one point had 7 people in the boat, got on plane, running about 5k rpm's, then i see the tach drop to 4k, and i have no more left on the throttle. so im wondering if i hit a governor with all the weight in the boat? kinda worried.......... Purcell
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    Pulled the dipstick on the ol 2.3 and............

    After being run all summer so far, and run hard, shes clean and clear as a whistle. Im a OMC cobra owner, and proud of it. I have had great luck with this motor/ outdrive and hope there are others that have the luck with their motor as I have. Just thought id share. Purcell
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    Jet drive on crestliner

    I know this is for non engine related topics, but not sure where else to post this topic. Has anyone ever installed a jet drive on an I/O equipped boat? I have an 88 2.3 omc with cobra outdrive, and thinking how sweet it would be to run a vortec 350 fuel injection with an American Turbine SD 309...
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    1988 crestliner wiper?

    Where can i find a windshield wiper for my boat? 1988 nordic crestliner v175. purcell
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    88 2.3 omc cobra lower unit dipstick

    Where should the oil level be on the dipstick for the lower unit? should it be to the top of the stick? thanks Purcell
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    Day out on the lake with my family!!!!!!!

    Well it was hot out today, so i decided to pack the kids and wife up and hit the water!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful day to put the top down on the boat, throw her in forward, and cruise at a whole 4 MPH. It was so relaxing. Took some pics of my wife Amber, and two kids, Cayden 2, and Colton 1. Just...
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    88 Crestliner top speed

    Just bought a new boat. 1988 Nordic Crestliner V175 with a 2.3 ford with OMC cobra outdrive. This thing runs MINT. I have had it out on the water a few times since the purchase, and seems to run great, plane great, so on and so forth...... Question is, I know this was a pretty under powered...
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