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  1. octave11

    Timing on 1988 OMC Cobra

    HI I replaced my plugs, cap, rotor, condenser, points, and wires. The last time i took it out at the end of the boating season (September 2013) the timing was off. I was told since i didn't pull the distributor timing should be fine. Its not. I really want to adjust the timing on the muffs alone...
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    Low RPM at WOT

    This is similar to thread on here but not the same. I have a 1988 OMC Cobra 5.7 on a Four Winns Horizon 200. Last year i was able to get over 4000 RPM and about 40 MPH at WOT. In the off season it was winterized according to OMC manual. In the spring when i got it ready for summer i put in new...
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    starter issue?

    Hi. I have a 1988 Four Winns with a OMC Cobra 5.7 liter. The boat starts great but sometimes it makes a weird grinding-ish noise for about a second after it turns over. It always starts and this has only been happening the last few times out. Also it does not happen every time i start it. Any...
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    Liquid coming out of bilge drain

    im new here so i will do my best. i have a 1988 four winns with a 5.7 omc cobra. i winterized it according to the service manual. i live in utah so its obviously very cold in the winter. about a month ago i noticed a ice sickle coming out of the drain. i broke it off and cleared the hole. a new...
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