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  1. Bulbash

    First Day On the Water Shifting Problem!!! Help Please!!

    Setup: OMC 2.3 Cobra. Adjusted cable using the original manual and special adjustment tool. Got to the launch today, shifted in reverse fine, shifted to the nutral, boat still in reverse, shifted in forward, drive goes in nuetral moving shifter forward few inches gets the forward gears engaged...
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    Trim Tabs

    Guys, heard about this thing automatic trim tabs... Is it worth installing on 1989 1750 Bayliner Capri OMC2.3 Cobra? Would I feel the difference? Does it increase the wake for skis or boards?
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    How to Find Part Numbers for Parts

    Does anyone has drawings or schemes for OMC motors drives with part numbers? Would be very helpfull. I know all the marinas have them... but where they get them? Right now looking specifically for 1989 OMC 2.3 Cobra Trim diagram with all the part numbers...
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    Another Issue Tilt Does not Work Just Clicks

    Today my tilt motor stopped working. It would lower drive (1989 Cobra) but would not raise, it only clikcs fairly loud, like a relay or solenoid. Both batteries are freshly charged so it is not them for sure.. Do I need a new motor?
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    OMC 2.3 Carburator Problem Need HELP

    Re: OMC 2.3 Carburator Problem Need HELP Found this scheme in one of the manuals? What is the controller circled in red?
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    OMC 2.3 Carburator Problem Need HELP

    My carburetor butterfly valve on the throttle gets stuck open. If I fully open it with a finger and let it go it has enough spring force to close itself, however if you release it slowly it gets stuck at the last moment. If you use a throttle control you cannot make it go in closed position. I...
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    How to Adjust Idle OMC 2.3 Ford

    Started my boat on the drivay today... Started very easy, runs very smooth. The only issue is that my idle is around 1500 -2000 rpm... How do I adjust it?
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    What Type of Oil?

    1989 Bayliner Capri OMC 2.3 Cobra. What type of oil should I use in my trim motor? Would the outdrive gear oil be ok?
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    1989 Bayliner Capri Transom Layout Need Help

    Re: 1989 Bayliner Capri Transom Layout Need Help This are the pictures I took at the time when work was done
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    1989 Bayliner Capri Transom Layout Need Help

    Hi, Recently I replaced a transom on my Bayliner Capri. Work was done by a shop. They did a pretty good job on replacing transom plate and engine mounts as well as reepoxiing everything in the engine bay. Now, I was wondering what is in the transom on outside of the stringers, is it just a...
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    Help Buying a PWC

    I found a 2001 Sea-Doo XP 951CC in a fairly good condition with 99hrs. The only problem the seller tells me that he will not give me a test drive even with cash in the hand. He can only start it on the hose... Is there anyway to test it other than a testdrive? Or should I stay away?
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    Bellows and Shift Cable Question

    Re: Bellows and Shift Cable Question This is the first page of the manual
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    Bellows and Shift Cable Question

    Re: Bellows and Shift Cable Question Ok spent a day in a storage with my dad. We replaced U-joint bellows and adjusted shift cable. Now I wonder about switches A and B on my pictures. What is the purpose? How should I adjust them? Do both of them must be ON position while boat in reverse or...
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    Bellows and Shift Cable Question

    Getting ready to replace U-joint bellow on my Cobra.. As I was reading the manual it is unclear to me if I will have to readjust shift cable if I am replacing bellows only? Adjusting shift cable seems like a critical operation and I do not completelly understand how to do it so I'm kinda affraid...
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    Bombardier Seadoo XP Help

    I'm helping my friend to get a used seadoo. It is very new to me so I got a few questions. We have been looking at Bombardier Seadoo XP a few of them. What should I look at when buying. Is there a common issues? What maintenance should be done to them? Also, any rot issues on seadoo's or it is...
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    Exhaust Manifold Question

    I'm just curious. Why do I/O setups use watercooled manifold? is there anyway of installing car type manifold?
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    OMC Exhaust Manifold Question

    Just came across a good manifold for my OMC 2.3 engine for $200... I know this part is absolete, but do they ever break or get damaged? Just not sure if I should buy one to keep as a spare... I will be keeping my boat for at least 4 -5 years. What do you guys think
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    Stereo System Upgrade Need Help

    Soon my Bayliner will be out of the storage, i'm trying to comeup with what would I need to setup 6 x speaker stereo system. Now would car speakers be ok? What kind of amplifier should I buy if I'm running 6 x speakers but no sub... Also, what do you guys use to cut holes for the speakers?
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    Do I need to Replace it? Picture inside...

    This winter i had my transom replaced by a local shop. At the end of repair they clled me and said that they noticed that my bellows might need a replacement, quote was $800. I came to the shop and they showed me what is on the picture bellow. Basically bellow where u-shaft goes outside edge...
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    Bayliner Capri OMC 2.3 Cobra 17.5' Enough Power?

    I have 17.5' bayliner bowrider with OMC 2.3 Cobra I/O. Last season I was pulling tube with full boat no problem.. Now I wonder, should I invest in the water ski's or board? The biggest question would I have enough power to pull me up, I'm 200lb... What is easier to pull ski's or board? My prop...
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