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    Rusted U-Joints?

    89 omc cobra It sat for a few years winterized. Engine and drive run fine on muffs. tilt works fine on muffs and running. But steering is hard and it only turns a little at a time in small jumpy amounts. Is it a steering issue? (hydraulic) or a u-joint problem? and how can i check? it...
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    Steering pulsing?

    I have an 89 omc 5.7L thats been sitting for a while. I fired her up on muffs and when i went to check the steering it was really hard to turn and was making a knocking sensation and noise. I could see the hydraulics knocking too. Is there something that needs to be lubed? or is a bigger issue?
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    Catch can on flame arrestor vents?

    Noticed a good amount of oil making its way back to the carb via the valve cover vents. Would some sort of catch can (like on a EGR valve on an auto) be beneficial? or just let it go?
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    Fuel Pump?

    89 5.7l cobra Keeps starving out. Runs when i pour fuel down its throat, but only for a few seconds. Just replaced water separator and filled it with fuel. is it a bad fuel pump or something else i'm missing? is there a specific marine fuel pump or is any GM pump fine?
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    Intake manifold rust

    89 5.7L Cobra I took the carb off to clean and drain old fuel out of. I noticed a good amount of rust inside the intake manifold. What should I do about it?
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    First time firing her up... what else do i need to check?

    First of all. Thank all of you for helping. I'm new to the marine world and have been trying to use the search function as much as possible, but sometimes I don't even know what I'm searching for. I have an 89 5.7L Cobra. It was winterized and sat for 4 years. I've been trying to get it...
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    Draining GM 350 Block

    I have a '89 5.7L Cobra. It was winterized with antifreeze in it. I found the two drains on the manifolds and the 2 on the block. is there a valve or anything between the motor and the drive? does the drive have a drain? thanks.
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    which plugs for 89 OMC 5.7L?

    Hello, what plugs and gap do I need for a 89 5.7l GM? thanks.
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    OMC Cobra in storage for 4 years, what to look out for?

    So I'm new to the boating world. Plenty of experience with cars, so I'm confident I can catch on. Its an 88 OMC Cobra 5.7L GM Just pulled it out of storage after 4 years. It was winterized prior to being stored. Besides what's listed in the FAQ about summerizing, what should I make sure to...
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