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    1988 Cobra - missing impeller plate ?

    Bought the boat in January needing work, mainly it was leaking water into the transom. I got all of that repaired and took it out for her maiden voyage yesterday, everything seemed to be in order. Figured I had better go ahead and check out the impeller as I had no idea how old it is, I went...
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    OMC cobra outdrive - how to know how much grease ?

    I have a OMC 4.3l with the cobra outdrive. Question on greasing the u-joints using the grease fitting. How do I know how much grease is in there ? I would guess it is possible to add too much grease, but how would I know ? I have the service manual and could not find anything on this unless the...
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    storing engine after I pull it ?

    Going to pull my engine to work on the transom. Going to have to build an a-frame to do it. My questions is, once I pull the engine, what is the best way to store it and how do I move it ? I don't think leaving it outside is a good option, but how will I move it once it is out ? Any info...
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    switching from yamaha to omc outdrive

    I know a guy who has a 1994 Chaparral that has a broken in half yamaha outdrive, 4.3l engine. I have a 4.3l engine with a OMC outdrive. Exactly what is involved switching from a yamaha to an omc. I ask as I already have the omc outdrive. The yamaha outdrive is literally broken in half
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    omc-remove steering arm from engine side ?

    1988 OMC 4.3L - need to do some transom repair. Trying to remove transom assembly,stuck at steering arm. Tried making a puller by stacking a couple of washers and putting pins in the holes - soaked overnight with wd-40. Does not budge (boat does turn correctly, so is not frozen). Using original...
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    middle tennessee mechanics

    wondering if there are any i/o pros who live near Tullahoma,Tn ? I need to remove my transom assembly and engine so I can repair my transom. I have the outdrive and pivot housing off. Seems that by the time I buy and find all of the specialized tools etc, I may be better off having someone who...
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    removing shift cable from pivot housing problem - OMC

    Boat is a Dynasty 190 fish& ski with a OMC 4.3l engine. I am removing the transom assembly so I can rebuild the transom (water is leaking around the assembly, could just be the seal, but I imagine it has rotted the wood). All is going well so far thanks to the Factory service manual, a Clymer's...
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    better introduce myself as I will be asking a bunch of questions

    Thought I might introduce myself as I will probably be asking a whole bunch of questions. I am 50, a disabled vet, retired since 1992. Grew up fishing with my brother but never owned a boat myself. Moved down here to Tennessee from Ohio and live about 5 minutes from Tims Ford lake, 20 minutes to...
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    88 omc 4.3l trim sending unit part number ?

    anyone happen to have the part number for this? I do not have the old one to check....thanks for any info
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    OMC 4.3l - outdrive off, finding leak and should I also do transom assembly

    1988 Dynasty 190 fish and ski with a 4.3l. My first boat and experience with a stern drive. Water was leaking into the bilge at a pretty good clip. Removed outdrive so I can replace bellows etc..... was wondering if it would be possible for me to determine where it was leaking now by putting...
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    outdrive is loose, but won't come off

    1988 OMC 4.3l on a Dynasty 190 Fish and ski. Leaking water into bilge so pulling off the outdrive to replace bellows etc. Seemed pretty straight forward, remove pivot pin, support cylinders, remove 6 nuts and pull off. Problem is, with the 6 nuts removed, there is a large gap between the...
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    what out drive do I have ?

    Probably a seriously embarrassingly stupid question, obviously a total newb to stern drives. Just bought a 1988 Dynasty 190 Fish and Ski. decent cosmetically (just the outside paint is faded - will be painted when everything else is done) I do have a leak in my bilge area and as I really like...
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