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    Another starting/ solenoid question (OMC)

    Sorry guys, I searched the site, read previous relevent threads, but still have a question. 1989 OMC 4.3l.<br /><br />My symptoms are allmost exactly like those in the "4.3.lx starter clicking????" thread. (Click when I turn the key, after doing it a couple of tiimes it will start). <br /><br...
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    30% off most things at footlocker, thurs-sun only!

    http://ww2.footlocker.com/2004/fnf/fle112504a/index.html <br /><br />Every few months footlocker has a friends & family sale with 30% off most items in the store (or online). The above link has a coupon you cna print out for in store use or coupon codes for online purchases. Also workds for...
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    Electrical connections and liquid electrical tape

    I've got an '89 OMC 4.3L cobra. It has started to take several tries to start, in that the first couple of times I turn the key nothing happens, then it will start. I've searched the forums, found several relevent threads, and think I'm ok as to a plan to diagnose and hopefully fix the...
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    OEM fuel/water separators vs. Racor

    I read in another thread about Racor marine fuel/water separators, but there wasn't very much information on the Racor site. The only thing I was able to ascertain is that the Racor has a drain plug, presuably for emptying the seperated water?<br /><br />Are there any real benefits to an...
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    Site Lets You Check Facts vs. Spin In Political Ads

    Since half of the posts in here seem to be politically motivated, I thought itwould be more efficient to give this it's own thread rather than trying to insert it into the myriad of political posts:<br /><br /> http://www.factcheck.org/ <br />________________________________________________<br...
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    question for P.V.

    P.V., <br /><br />Thanks for your response in my post about my OMC Cobra that the shop left low on gearcase oil. You answered some of the key questions I had (like variability as to the time it might take for the damage to occur).<br /><br />You mentioned that "the rear support bearing for the...
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    OMC outdrive damage: was I shafted? (RESOLVED)

    I apologize in advance for the length of this, but not sure what to cut, & I'm too furious to think straight….<br /><br />I have a 1989 Seaswirl with a 4.3L OMC Cobra. In June 2003 I took it to the only repair shop on our lake (owned by a neighbor) to have the engine tuned and the outdrive...
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