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    In and out of gear

    First off, I am not sure I know the proper terminology so bear with me. I have a 1986 OMC 3.0 with and OMC Cobra outdrive. I had the motor and outdrive off to rebuild the transom. I am now finished, but can't get the shifting ironed out.<br /><br />I have searched and followed the common...
  2. J

    Need help with speedo sending unit

    I recently got a new set of gauges from a dealer. The set was in a dash from a manufacturer that never went to production with this set of gauges. They are made by VDO, but when I called VDO, they said it was made to specs for Four Winns. <br /><br />I called Four Winns, and he gave me a part...
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    Help with OMC 3.0 alternator wiring

    I just replaced my transom, and after reinstalling the motor, I can't figure out what the previous owner did to wire the alternator. It is the original marine alt, and appears to have four connections...I only have 3 wires. Can someone tell me how this should be? <br /><br />On the rear, looking...
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    Transom seal question

    Spent the weekend replacing the wood in my transom and the stringers. I hope to have the motor back in by next weekend. The only piece I am waiting on is the transom seal gasket to go between the gimbal housing and the transom itself.<br />I think this is where the majority of water got in the...
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    Help identifying a part

    I have an '86 Mon Ark with a 3.0 OMC and OMC outdrive. I have the motor and outdrive pulled to repair the transom. While out, a neighbor (who knows a lot more about this than me) suggested I change something and I don't know what it is.<br /><br />He was looking at the motor with my...
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    Transom Plans-Fiberglass Mat Questions

    I have read every transom repair thread here, and most of the general fiberglass questions and I still need a bit of help. All of the wood is out, the glass is prepped, but I have some generic fiberglassing concerns. Here are my plans<br /><br />Cut a piece of 3/4 ply and a piece of 5/8" ply to...
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    Transom Repair-Am I Crazy!!!

    I have a 1986 Mon Ark that I picked for next to nothing. The motor (inboard 3.0) and outdrive are OMC and seem to run very well. The transom is shot...I mean there is not a piece of good wood left in it.<br /><br />I cut the top off the transom (which surprisingly was pretty poorly...
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    Transom Repair-Am I Crazy!!!

    I have a 1986 Mon Ark that I picked for next to nothing. The motor (inboard 3.0) and outdrive are OMC and seem to run very well. The transom is shot...I mean there is not a piece of good wood left in it.<br /><br />I cut the top off the transom (which surprisingly was pretty poorly...
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