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    no spark from coil (omc 4.3)

    Put the boat in storage last year, ran fine when I winterized it. Just pulled it out last week and it wouldn't start. It was not getting spark from the coil. I replaced the coil today and it still won't start. I pulled the coil wire from the cap to check spark, and it is not getting spark. Any...
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    Gauge Replacement (one of my winter projects)

    Well, the boat is winterized and in the garage, twas a sad day, lol. That being said, let the projects begin! First on the list, new gauges. My Chap' came with Medallions which are still in good shape but look a bit dated and I want something nicer. I will be purchasing either VDO's or...
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    Spun My Harmonic Damper Today!!

    This is the strangest thing. Went out to the lake today for a few hours. Heading back to the launch I was traveling at WOT for a few minutes and when I throttled down I heard a loud pop. Obviously concerned I took it out of gear and let it idle so I could open the engine hatch to see what was...
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    Noob Intro....

    Just thought I'd introduce myself. Name is Travis, have an '88 chaparral 198xl w/ a fresh 4.3 and cobra 800 that I've had for 6 years. Love the boat, love to boat though I must say it takes 3rd place behind two of my other passions. I've had a couple of problems with the engine in the past...
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