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    Resolved!: A challenge: can anyone identify this part?

    1989 4.3L Cobra. Rochester 2V carb.<br /><br />I found this pin (approx 1/2" long) when I changed my oil & filter. It was resting ON TOP of the newspaper I put in the bilge under the filter and didn't have any oil on it. So it must have fallen from the engine at that time and didn't come out...
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    water in U-joint bellows ('89 4.3L Cobra)

    1989 4.3L Cobra<br /><br />Ok, finally worked up the nerve to pull my outdrive for the first time to replace the transom shift cable. Found water in the U-joint bellows. Thing is, both U-joint and exhaust bellows were both replaced by a shop last August, and the boat has only about 25 hours on...
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    Outdrive alignment tool

    '89 4.3L Cobra. Last time drive was removed & put back (by a shop) was last summer. <br /><br />I'm going to pull my outdrive for the first time & hope that I'll get lucky & be able to get it back on without too much difficulty without an alignment tool.<br /><br />But if I do need one, is the...
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    Homemade outdrive support

    I know I've seen instructions on building homemade outdrive holders on this site, but I've tried several searches and can't find any of the posts. Can anyone point me to one?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />EDIT: finally found one of the previous posts-<br />...
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    seahorse: follow up question

    In a previous post someone asked about a replacement for Merc Perfect Seal. <br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=011158 <br /><br />You replied:<br />'Also in the auto trade it is called Perfect Seal #4 and it is the same as the Johnson/Evinrude "Gasket...
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    Carpenter Bees

    I've got a cedar log home (1st floor) with conventional second story over half of it (covered with cedar siding). I've also got a ****load of carpenter bees that have taken up residence. The mostly like the cedar trim boards & fascia, often in the hardest to reach places (like between the...
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    Vinyl repair kits?

    I have an '89 boat with the original vinyl seats. All in all they are still in great shape (only 450 hours on boat & it's always been covered when not running).<br /><br />Only thing is there are 3 or 4 places where the vinyl has small tears or splits. Anyone actually use one of those vinyl...
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    How bad did I screw up?

    I grabbed the wrong tube and topped off my power trim & tilt resevoir with outdrive gear oil instead of power trim/ tilt fluid. Maybe took a few ounces, not really sure.<br /><br />Is this serious enough that I should drain & refill with the correct fluid or not that big a deal? What problems...
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    Torque required to spin water pump shaft when replacing Cobra water pump?

    I'm replacing the outdrive water pump on my '89 4.3L Cobra. Manual says to turn water pump shaft so narrow end is straight down to help in aligning with the impeller when replacing the housing.<br /><br />I've put pieces of hose over some vise grips and tried to turn the impeller shaft, but...
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    Maybe there is a god after all

    Gunman Steals Bag Of Feces From Dog Walker<br /><br />POSTED: 11:52 am EST March 31, 2005<br /><br />SAN DIEGO -- This robber definitely didn't want to be left holding the bag.<br /><br />Police in San Diego are looking for a gunman who swiped a bag of doggy waste from a woman out walking her...
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    Grease question (and other repair products, but NOT oil)

    [mods: meant to put this in the "Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics)" section, please move if appropriate] <br /><br /><br />Hopefuly this will be a little less volatile than the oil questions, lol.<br /><br />'89 4.3L Cobra. The service manual specifies, for different applications...
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    Name that hose

    1989 4.3L Cobra<br /><br />Can someone tell me what this hose is (I put a socket wrench under it to make it more easily visible)? First time I've noticed it, and couldn't easily track it back to it's source. It's cut off at an angle and lays along the engine mounts near the starter. <br /><br...
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    simple grounding question

    '89 OMC 4.3L <br /><br />ESA/shift iterrupt switch/etc. ground wire ends in a ring terminal. Connects to the bracket assembly with a lock washer (the kind with sharp points), regular washer, and nut (bolt comes through the bracket assembly from the other side).<br /><br />Question is, in what...
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    Decarbing an '89 4.3L OMC. Worthwhile?

    I saw the post in the FAQ section about decarbing an engine. ( http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000016 )<br /><br />Would this be a worthwhile exercise for me to do on my '89 4.3L OMC (450 hours)? It's never been done since I've had the boat (11 years) nor...
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    Replacing exhaust and input drive bellows on a Cobra

    1989 4.3L Cobra.<br /><br />If the drive has to be pulled anyways, can any of the mechanics here give me an approximation as to how long you'd expect it to take to replace the exhaust and input drive bellows on this drive? A real mechanics time (not me or a shadetree mechanic). Looking for...
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    Cracked manifolds due to freezing

    There seems to be a lot of questions about cracked manifolds lately. Brought back to mind a thought I had when one of my manifolds (’89 4.3L Cobra) cracked due to freezing years ago. Thought I’d bring it up for comment <br /><br />When one of mine cracked I thought about jb weld on the...
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    OMC outdrive damage: was I shafted? (email & response from Stuart Hastings)

    This is an 'addendum' from the post linked below. Moved here 'cause the original post was getting too long.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=24&t=008398#000032 <br /><br />My email & response from Stuart Hastings. (My original email noted by the '>'...
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    The REALLY big one that got away (pics)

    the pictures say it all.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Best of iboats 2004

    Given some of the negative posts here, it might be refreshing for something more positive. Mods, how about a "Best of iboats 2004" thread?<br /><br />First we'd need to nominate and choose categories, then nominate and choose winners.<br /><br />As an example, if there were a "Best Title"...
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    Protecting electrical connections

    I've learned that it's important to protect exposed electrical connections in a boat. Can anyone recommend what exactly to use for this?<br /><br />I know dielectrical grease is one option. Others have mentioned sprays. Do sprays work as well as the grease? A spray would seem to be a bit...
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