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    OMC 5.0 developed a ticking noise

    I have a 5.0 that is relatively new (about 50 hours) and recently developed a ticking noise. The boat is a Marada 93 with a 5.0 OMC. The engine backfired 3 years ago and blew a cylinder so I replaced the engine. I only use the boat about 5 times a year. Mainly for water skiing. At the end...
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    Steering cable 1993 19 Marada OMC 5.0

    I need to replace the steering cable on a 1993 19 Marada, OMC 5.0. The steering became stiff and barely usable at the end of last season. How difficult is this type of repair? I am wondering if this is something I can take on myself. I am very good with the right tools and a manual...
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    Recommend where to get a rebuilt engine

    Hi can anyone recommend a source for a rebuilt engine. I had a bit of bad luck this week and my OMC (ford) 5.0 Cobra. I knew I was in trouble when I pulled my spark plugs and found one of them to be completely mangled. I had water in my tank and was trying to deal with it when apparently the...
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    OMC Cobra 5.0 intermittently bogging down

    Hi I am having trouble with my omc 5.0 cobra. The boat has been running fine but just recently it has been acting up. With the throttle wide open it acts as though something is holding it back. It acts like it wants to go but then bogs down and won?t go over 2k RPMs. Earlier today it was...
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