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    What rpms do you run at?

    Question: What rpms do you run the majority of the time when you run your motor at, in relationship to your WOT setting? I ask because it seems like that my particular motor (3.0 OMC) likes to run around 3600rpms. Which is about 26-27 mph? If I run around the 4000 rpm range it seems like it is...
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    Prices for Dry Boat Storage

    I live in A :D rkansas and I am thinking of dry storage for my boat @ Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma. The guy wants $285 per year. The place is real clean and kept up nice, but it has no eletric. Which really is no problem though since my parents have a place on the lake. I was just wanting to...
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    Question about WOT?

    I have always wondered when manufactures say what your motor is rated at WOT, if that is a point that you should not go past. Also is it really OK to run your motor at or close to WOT for extended periods of time or just temporaily? What I am getting at is I was thinking of propping my boat to...
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    Noise in engine? Help Me!!

    OK here it goes I have 1992 OMC Cobra 3.0 liter. This summer I blew the head gasket, luckily it was in a place where I did not get any H2O in the motor. After I got it fixed I noticed a noise when I would get above 3800 to 4000 rpms. It is definitely in the engine compartment? I dont know maybe...
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    Which drive do I have???

    I have 1992 OMC 3.0 liter with a Cobra outdrive and I can not remember what drive it is (spline, etc..). I am asking this because I am going to buy a new prop this year and need to know which one I have?<br /><br />Ok one more question I am thinking of buying a Hustler Aluminum prop, has any of...
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    How do I get additional Cheap HP??

    I have a 3.0 liter OMC with a cobra outdrive(1992 model). I have lots of free time till next year and I wanted to know if there are and upgrades that I could make to increase my boats preformance and still be a reliable boat? Keep in mind I really dont want to spend a whole lot of money, but...
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    Winterizing- How to get antifreeze in 3.0l?

    I am going to winterize my 3.0l OMC cobra for the first time this weekend. I was wondering the best way to go about to get antifreeze back in my block after I fog my engine and drain the block? Any other suggestions will be appreciated.
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    Difference between Mercruiser & OMC?

    I have always wandered what is the difference between the Mercrusier 3.0L and OMC 3.0L? Dont they both use GMC motors, just different outdrives? Such as mine has a Cobra outdrive. Also if there are any differences which one is better? Thanks in advance :cool:
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    Cleaning Teak wood?

    I bought some teak wood oil yesterday. But I was wondering what kind of household product I could use to clean the wood first. Any suggestions?
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    Adding electric brakes to trailer?

    I have a boat that weighs 2000# and would like to add some sort of braking system to it for safety reasons. It is a single axle with 14" rims. Any suggestions as to where I might get a kit and how hard is it to install? Also my trailer is a TI brand. Thanks! :D
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    Is blown head gaskets a common problem on 3.0 OMC Cobra??

    I have a 1992 OMC Cobra with a 3.0 and discovered last night that the head gasket was the culprit of the problem. I was curious if this is a common problem with these engines when they get older. Also any suggestions as to anything else to look for when I have it all tore apart? And to prevent...
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