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  1. kadaro

    Water drip in some out drive positions

    93 chris craft OMC 5.8L Ford Cobra I hear and see a water leak coming down behind the engine, from above the exhaust pipes. It happens while at the dock. It only occurs when trim is raised up and/or if steering is not at center I used a light and mirror but can not see the actual source...
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    OMC Cobra 5.8 stalls when put into gear at idle

    I have seen various posts on this......and need help My 1992 OMC 5.8 ford cobra sterndrive idles nice and after warm up stalls when putting it into gear. If I quickly give it some gas, it gets past the stall point, it runs OK. All runs great even at full open. Idle at warm up, in the...
  3. kadaro

    Best way to fix a Bent Skag

    What is the best way to straighten a slightly bent skag? Its a cobra sterndrive, I think aluminum. I have tried heating it up with a propane torch...and banging with rubber mallet...but I'm afraid it will weaken or snap.
  4. kadaro

    OMC Cobra How much shift chatter is normal?

    I bought a used Chris Craft w OMC Ford Cobra 5.8 sterndrive. Shifting into gear chatters a bit (both fwd and rev) and I was wondering: A: Is the chattering / gear meshing sound normal B: How to adjust this if its not right? I went through most of the cable adjustment procedure and...
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