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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    As a side note, this is the second starter motor I have put in. Both worked initially then same failure mode. I returned the first one for this. Purchased from DB Electrical. Model 410-145079 They offer another variant which has the solenoid mounted to the top of the starter motor...
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    Aye aye 2 bags full. I have a Schumacher load tester... On Thw other hand... I believe i have cured the lack of constant starter motor engagement issue. Beneath the cover I am pointing to is a lever which moves the bendix forward. This lever is activated by an electromagnet and its forward...
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    Checked the connection at the starter... wire wheeled it for good measure...same thing. I have not replaced the starter solenoid... Not sure if i need to as when i jump the terminal on thensolenoid, i get the same intermittent results....
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    I was hoping that replacing the flywhwel would solve this...the old one had flat spots.. I am baffled
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    I have them....took scotch brite pad to the gounding point on block...wven using star washers at this location. I have +12 and GND buses installed at helm and near aft battery (for bilge and blower)
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    Should i perhaps ask about the wiring of a 1986 Bluefin sportsman 1900? Should there be more than one ground point?
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    I have checked it and cleaned it with a wire brush. The bote has one ground cable, and one positive cable running to thw solenoid.. Should. There be more ground points?
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    The ring gear is integral to the flywheel. Cannot move The inner diameter of the starter motor mounting hole is a snug fit. Not stressed. Nor slooppy. I purchased a marine rated starter. And the flywheels were laid back to back..and are the sam a
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    I have replaced the starter and the flywheel in my 1987 2.3l OMC with the Cobra outboard. The original flywheel has a damaged section on the ring gear. First i replaced the starter with a new one as it was old and most likely was going... when that did not help i replaced the flywheel, also...
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    Diode Fix

    Good Day Sir, as best as I can... adjust, replace cap test. repeat if necessary. I used to do this on my 1972 Triumph Bonneville.,. it had dual points Would love to have a GM distributor with the window
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    Diode Fix

    Redrig, many thanks for your prompt reply. I am having distributor issues. I believe that I am not able to proerly adjust dwell. So I am thinking of switching to the pertronix distributor. Application is 1986 Bluefin 1900 2.3L OMC Cobra. Is it fair to presume, that the grey wire in the above...
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    Diode Fix

    I searched for this, and found several references to it but i cannot find the actual "how to" on it. Would someone who knows please show me where to find it. I thank you.
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    Reverse Chatter in Water

    Hello All, 1986 OMC Cobra 2.3l Ford Whilst getting this BOTE running, i had no issues shifting from neutral to Forward or Reverse when the BOTE was on the muffs, when I put her in the water, there is a chattering when I go into reverse... i really dont feel any impacts, just a chattering noise...
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    Trolling motor battery location

    Hey All Here's what I have going on with the bote... I have some cables to run from the aft end, they are from some old forklift battery chargers. I think the diameter should suffice for the run... Please advise as to aft or bow/Center location for the 3 batteries... Thank you F
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    Trolling motor battery location

    thanks ... now I have the starting the engine battery and 3 x12 for the 36v trolling motor. Do I need another 12v for the auxiliary loads? Lights, radio, bilge etc... ?
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    Trolling motor battery location

    Thank you. I do plan below or at the waterline. I was just wondering about fore/aft balance. I can somewhat easily put the 3 batteries near the consoles. the
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    Trolling motor battery location

    Hello All Bote is 1986 Blue fin Sportsman 1900, Engine is 2.3L Outboard is OMC Cobra Petrol tank is in the bow. I have been given a 36v trolling motor and along with it 3 deep cycle batteries. I am building a fishing deck up forward over the winter and would like to know where would the best...
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    Don S Winterization link not working

    I did drain the port one though... Is this just a variant Cobra?
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    Don S Winterization link not working

    Thanks everyone. Hot her done tonight. I did notice, unlike the above picture of the Cobra outdrive, mine did not have water drains on the starboard side.
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    Don S Winterization link not working

    Apologies, for I am newb. The drive must be removed from the craft every fall? Perhaps I misunderstand, the entire drive? Just outside of Lake Geneva WI and the weather is turning. I had just changed all fluids this year, and the boat doesnt even have 3 hours on it this year, mostly...
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