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    Weak spark, no start after bump in road 86 OMC 4.3

    I have been unable to get this engine running reliably since I bought it. GM 86 OMC cobra previous owner swapped points to pertronix ignition, I had it running once, changed the out drive because it was destroyed and couldn't get it running again. Took it to the local mechanic and he said when...
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    86 Cobra 4.3l, no gimbal zerk, why bellows exploded?

    I bought a 1987 24' marathon walkaround style fishing boat for $1000 (down from $3000 and now I know why) with trailer. The seller had the drive to port already so I could see the bellows and they looked good on the starboard side, no cracking etc. I knew it needed a new prop, full tank of fuel...
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    This Doesn't Look Right, 4.3 MCM Alpha 1 Gen 1

    Sept Last year I bought an 88 Sea Ray Seville Bowrider for cheap. Ran pretty good and drove good in the water. Went to change the oil and saw cracking in fiberglass engine mounts. Started peeling away to find the wood inside is pulp. Long story short I began pulling everything apart so I can...
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    1988 4.3l Alpha 1 Shift Cable & Shift Interrupter Switch issues.

    Looking to see if this is the right operation for my setup. This is my first boat, engine runs great. Prior to taking the video I was having issues with the engine stalling when I would go from FWD/REV to Neutral, and if I went from Neutral to Reverse. I adjusted the barrel on the lower shift...
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