I started the demolition of my 1989 Bayliner Capri and when I removed the gimbal housing I found that the hull was damaged. I had planned on replacing the transom but now I am not sure that it is worth it. The bolt holes are cracked all the way to the inside of the keyhole. Is it time to...
I just finished adjusting the points on my 1989 5.0 OMC Cobra. I set the idle and it sits withing the 550 to 600 RPM range and runs pretty smooth. I set the point gap as specified in the manual but when I take the dwell reading I am getting around twenty degrees. The manual says it should be...
I have a 5.0 1989 OMC Cobra. I have just replaced the bellows and was having a little problem when I reinstalled the outdrive. It went on very smooth until about the last quarter of an inch. I tried a little force to get it on but it would not go. I put the bolts on and tightened them a...
I was inspecting my U-Joint bellows today and noticed that I did not see a shift cable bellows. I could see the red shift cable though. I have a 1989 5.0 OMC Model 502APRMED. I was inspecting because I get some water coming into the back of the boat when I launch. What kind of damage can...
I have a 1989 OMC 5.0 with a Holley 2300. It needs a new carb due to a crack. Do I have to use another holley or will another carburetor fit it? Any suggestions on a better carb?
I was having problems with not being able to get up to WOT RPMS so I checked the fuel lines up to the carb. I noticed that at the carb inlet where the hose screws in is cracked like someone over tightened it at one time. Is it repairable? It is on a 1989 OMC 5.0. It has a Holley 2300. I...
I am getting smoke coming out of my oil fill hole. There is a hose that comes from here and attaches to the top of the flame arrestor. I initially thought I had a bad coil that was causing me to cut off on the water. But now I believe this is the problem. Smoke is coming through this hose...
I have an 1989 OMC 5.0. Anything I should note before installing an ignition tune up kit(rotor, condensor, distributor cap, and contact set)? Anything I should avoid doing?
How hot should a coil be when operating? My boat will crank but after running a bit it will cut off. I have to wait five minutes to get it to crank and then it will die again. It happens at different rpms. I noticed that my coil gets fairly hot. Could this be the problem?
I have a 5.0 OMC that came stock on a 1989 Bayliner. After running it for like thirty minutes today it just stopped running. I was idling when it happened. It took me about five minutes to get it to crank again. It ran fine then it cut off again, this time I was running about 20 MPH. Same...
I have heard from numerous people that this engine is the same as a Ford 302. Does that mean I can by parts for this motor from the autoparts store? Thanks,
William
I have started replacing the floor on my 1975 Glastron CV 16 and I had a quick question. I have noticed people talking about foam that is under the floor. When I removed my floor there was no foam in there. Is there supposed to be? Also, what kind of foam is it and what is its purpose...
I followed everyones advice and removed the LU today and took the water pump off. They impeller was intact but I could see that some of it had melted to the housing wall. Does this indicate a bad impeller? If so could that be the reason my engine is overheating? I also noticed that it had...
I finally had a chance today to test the engine temp with an infrared thermometer. I have an 1992 E90TLEND. I cranked it and it ran good then about eight minutes later I heard the temperature warning horn go off. I tested the temperature of the engine and found these results. On the right...
