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    OMC 4.3 block

    Ok, after all the winter's work I finally got the boat on the water. Disaster has struck again. I overheated it in the fall, and have since rebuilt the entire top end. Took it out and after about five miles, began to lose oil pressure. The engine then began to knock. Now, When it was overheated...
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    Convert to double controls

    I have an OMC Cobra. Ok, everyone knows they can be a bit troublesome with the shift control. How about taking the single lever shift control out and installing a double. My thought is you can positively shift into gear with no throttle interference and then be able to keep it there because that...
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    OMC shift cable ?

    Ok, not trying to beat a dead horse here, I have used the search function but still have a question. <br /><br />88 OMC Cobra 4.3L <br />I have replaced the transom shift cable with the proper red one. I installed initially without ALL the info to do so, but it wasnt bad. Ran a couple of times...
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    ?? Engine leveling bolts

    First, great site. I have yet to post, cause I usually find the answer by searching. I have learned a lot by sifting thru this site. I bought my first boat last year and am doing all the maintenance, fixes, add-ons etc, since its wintertime here in Pa. I have an 18' 88 Sunbird Corsair 4.3L...
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