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  1. Bulbash

    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

    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

    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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    Shift Cable Again...

    Reading this forum there is a lot of issues with OMC shift cables.. I had a few questions before boating season starts. How do you know if your cable needs to be replaced? Is there a need to inspect or re-adjust anything while summerizing the boat? My transom was just replaced so the engine was...
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    Looking to Buy Used PWC... Need Advice

    Looking to get a used PWC... My budget is around $10k. I am very new to seadoos. I drove them a few times... But that about it. However, I own a boat... What are the differences in brands? What should I pay attention when I look at these machines?
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    Decision was Made to Keep Her... Anyone From GTA to Do a Transom Replacement?

    Finally decided to keep my 1989 Bayliner. It is unpopular OMC 2.3 Ford but so far it was really good to me plus it was recently rebuilt. I wish I could do it myself, but I do not have a space for it. :cool:
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    Engine Swap OMC to Merc

    Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section... I'm currently facing a transom repair on my 1989 Bayliner Capri with OMC 2.3 Ford engine. Many people say that transom repair is not worth it since the engine is obsolete... I'm wondering is there a possibility to swap OMC 2.3 to a 3.0 merc engine...
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    Subbing Out Transom Repair

    Hi, The Boat is Bayliner Capri 1989 2.3 OMC Cobra bowrider. I had some rot in the transom which I decided to get repaired. I called a few people around and got quotes for around $1000 which I find not bad at all. Now the question is, if they will do the repair they must take out the engine and...
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    OMC 2.3 Oil Change Problem

    Last week as a part of winterizing I was doing an oil change for the first time on my Bayliner. I had an electronic oil extractor that was powered by 12v with 2 tubes one goes into dipstick other into empty jar. Now the problem was it was not sucking much oil, maybe 20% oil the rest was air...
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    Planning to Upgrade

    Hi everyone, It seems that I might be upgrading my 1989 Bayliner Capri 1750 2.3 OMC Cobra bowrider. A few questions came up.. I live in Canada and planning to go to US to pick another boat, my budget will be around $10000. I was looking at newer bowriders 17' to 19' with a 3.0 I/O. Now, I'm not...
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    Transom Problem

    Hello everyone!! This spring I purchased 1989 Bayliner Capri 1750 bowrider with the 2.3 OMC. Previous owner did a recent rebuild on the engine so it runs excellent and very fuel efficient etc... However, the floors had some rot especially on top of the ski locker and towards the bow. I think...
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