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    1988 OMC 2.3L Outdrive Pump Overheating Problem

    I have an 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3l I/O. I have had an overheating issue that I cannot figure out. I have replaced the outdrive water pump several times and have burn't out and replaced the waterpump case. When I run on muffs the temperature of the exhaust manifold runs at 120-130 degrees (normal I...
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    Bottom Line Tournament 4300 Fishfinder Power

    I need to find out the pin-out of a bottom line Tournament 4300 fishfinder. I have a 3 pin connector. I would guess one is positive, one negative and the other shield. When viewing the connector front view I think the left is +, right is - and the bottom is shield. Can anyone confirm this...
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    Trim Gauge Location 1988 Bayliner Capri

    Hello All, At the end of last year I got a 1988 Capri Bayliner with a 2.3L engine. At the time I looked for the trim gauge and could not see one. Yesterday, I was replacing a broken scag and I noticed a trim sender unit on the I/O. It has an arm that is attached to the sender that moves up...
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    13" Escort Trailer - Which Hubcap To Buy?

    Good Day Mates, I have a 1988 Escort Boat Trailer with 13 inch 5 lug rims. I want to dress up the plain rims with some moon hubcaps. I did a search on the net and didn't find anything that I think will work. The problem is with the wheel bearing cover. It extends out and I'm not sure to buy...
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    Riser Gasket Compound or Not?

    I am installing a new exhaust manifold gasket and it says not to use gasket sealing compound on it. I'm also changing the riser gasket. Does anyone know if I should use sealing compound on that or not? Thanks :cool:
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    OMC Cobra - Paint Color?

    Hay you all. I have a 1988 OMC Cobra that I'm trying to find the original paint color. I'm going to re-paint the boat with Interlux Perfection 2-Part Polyurethane Hi Gloss Paint. I know the original color was some shade of blue. Does anyone know what would be the closest match to the...
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    Where Do I Get a 2.3l OMC Ford E.Manifold?

    There seems to be allot of places to get big block exhaust manifolds, but where do you get the puny, tiny, runtty 4 banger? I have a 1988 OMC Cobra 2.3L Inline Ford 4 banger (Is Volvo the same?). Any suggestions? Thanks. :confused:
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    OMC 2.3l Ford Cooling/oil in H20 question

    This is my first boat and am wondering if its possible to get water in the oil by over-pressuring the cooling system using ear muffs and a garden hose? I read in a service manual that you should not pressurize the cooling system. I did get a milky oil mixture after I did this. I then...
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