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    Timing tab deteriorated

    Not sure how to go about setting the timing as the tab is completely deteriorated. Any suggestions? 1989 four winns horizon. GM 4.3 with omc cobra outdrive. EDIT- Can I find TDC and then mark the block/balancer then use a timing light with advance?
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    Extra part replacing gimbal bearing

    I was replacing the gimbal bearing on my OMC cobra outdrive when I discovered an extra part. I had successfully removed and installed the new bearing, and when I went to take the old bearing off the removal tool, I noticed there was a spring like retainer clip that I can describe as what looks...
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    1988 4.3 OMC overheated and melted paint

    I have been trying to get a 1988 4.3 OMC Four Winns with Cobra Outdrive going. I replaced the bat wing manifolds with 2 piece set up as described by Lou C in previous posts. I performed the upgrade but then overheated almost immediately once on the water, melting the paint on the new elbows. I...
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    1988 OMC 4.3 2V - Leaking Manifolds

    EDIT: Sorry Wrong Location, please delete. I will post in the appropriate forum! I was given a 1988 Four Winns 4.3L OMC 2V which had been sitting for a couple seasons. The owner said they winterized it thoroughly but when I got it started up water was leaking out of cracks on the manifolds both...
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    Lower control cable question

    So my boat, 1987 stingray SS, has a Merc 3.0 and was purchased last summer. I replaced the controller and upper shift and throttle control cancel but not the lower control cable. I recently took the carb off to rebuild and to the best of my ability tried to not disturb the cable settings. I...
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    1986 SS Live Well question

    I recently purchased a 1986 Starcraft SS 175, it appears there was a Livewell up front under the seat but I cannot for the life of me figure it out and no amount of google searching can bring up how to use it. I have confirmed there are other SS out there that have live wells so I assume that is...
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    Throttle stiffer going into forward - normal?

    I have an 86 Stingray Supersport that I picked up relatively cheap. It has alpha one drive and I updated to quicksilver 4000 and gen 2 cables for the controls as the original control was chewed up. I have gone through the manual guide to install the cables and set them up on the switch plate...
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