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    Replacement Steering Cable

    Boat Info VIP 2000 Cuddy (21') with a GM 5.7 litre and OMC Cobra drive system. OMC Drive Systems Model 985290 and Serial T0151832. I need to replace my steering cable and need some direction in finding the correct replacement cable. The cable that is in the boat I believe was replaced by the...
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    No Power Steering

    The steering in my boat has become so tough that it has become a workout to turn... I had a gut feeling that it was the power steering pump so I swaped it out tonight. To my disappointment, nothing changed. So now I want to go about it the right way instead of just throwing parts at it. I...
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    Engine Block Drain Plug Alternatives?

    The drain plug that came in my long block rebuild a few years ago was stuck tight and I could not get it out, that is a whole different story. At this point I now have a 3/8" hole (actually through the original 1/2" plug) and need something I can use to plug it. I picked up a 3/8" flip top...
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    Best Ignition 12 volt Source ?

    I have a 1988 VIP w/ 5.7 litre OMC cobra engine and drive. I installed the pertronix eletronic ignition kit and a flame thrower coil. Just wandering what/where the best 12 volt source is. It seems like sometimes when I hit my trim switch I can hear a brief stutter / miss from the engine and am...
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    Epoxy Main Well Plugs on Quadrajet

    This questions spawned from a post from Rodbolt in a different thread... So I thought I would start a new post as it was getting of subject of the original question: Rodbolt or anyone else that knows where/what he meant when he said: "after cleaning flip the body assy upside down and carefully...
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    Accelerator Pump Replacement (Q-jet)

    Is the replacment of the accelerator pump straight forward on a 4 bbl rochester quadrajet? Could anyone give me a quick description of what it takes or direct me to the appropriate documentation? Thanks!
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    Edlebrock 1409

    I see a company is selling remanufactured and tested edlebrock marine carbs (E-1409) on ebay for $249.00 (600 CFM, eletric choke). Anyone have any personal expierence with a carb from these guys (National Carburetors)? Any other general opinions. See how it would cost me $60 just to get my...
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    Engine Vacuum Across RPM range?

    In trying to diagnose a recent issue I hooked up a vacuum guage to a port at the top of the intake manifold. I had approximately 18 hg at just above idle. As I increased throttle and got onto plane ~3000 rpm the vacuum had droped to ~ 9 hg, and as I approach WOT (4600 rpm) I also approach 0 hg...
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    Engine Missing / Cutting Out after 45 min?

    First of all my boat is an '88 VIP with an 350 small block, electronic (pertronics) ignition and distributer (new 2 years ago), quadrajet 4 barrel and an OMC Cobra drive. I just replaced spark plugs (MR43T), fuel filter / water separator and a new 160 degree thermostat. Plug wires are 3 or 4...
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    5.7 V8 Missing at WOT

    Here is my boat info: 1988 VIP 20 ft w/ recently rebuilt (3 years) 350 (4 bolt main) from rapid-o-marine and OMC cobra drive. Pertronix electronic distributor and flame thrower II epoxy coil (also from pertronix), new ESA compatible with the electronic distributor, high performance plug wires...
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    Flamer Thrower II Coil question (0.6 ohm)

    I put in a new Ignitor II distributor last year in my 1988 5.7 Cobra OMC. I did not switch to a new coil and plan to at the beginning of this year. My question is, it has been suggested that I use Pertronix Flame Thrower II coil with the Igniter II that is installed in my boat. From the best I...
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    OMC Hi-Vis vs. Mercruiser Hi Performance

    I just moved back to CR from Kansas City. My local marine store here only carries Mercruiser products. I stopped in there to pick up some of the Envinrude/Johnsone Hi-Vis gear lube that I have been using in my '88 5.7 OMC Cobra. Of course they didn't carry it but the local expert there said...
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    Only at WOT!!

    I have an '88 OMC Cobra with a SBC 5.7. The engine is freshly rebuilt last year and the u-joints, gimbal bearing, and u-joint bellows have just been replaced 2 weeks ago. I can hear a noise that is very hard to describe ONLY at WOT. If I back it off just slightly (say from 4600 rmp to...
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    Valve Cover Bolt Torque

    When using rubber valve cover gaskets, how tight should the 4 bolts on a SBC 5.7 ('88) be tightened? The manual doesn't seem clear on this? <br /><br />Also, is there a tightening sequence that should be used? Any incremental steps? Thanks!
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    Hi-Vis vs Super Hi Vis

    When I lived in Iowa the marine store there recommended that I user the Johnson/Envinrude sterndrive Super Hi-Vis gear lube (yellow cap I believe). The manual calls for Hi-Vis lube. Now here in Missouri the local marine store doesn't even carry the Super Hi-Vis, only the Hi-Vis (white cap)...
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    Gimbal Bearing Installation Tool??

    What are you guys using to install your gimbal bearings. I know not everyone has the actual tool.... Last time I tried to use a oil filter socket that was about the right diameter but ended up busting right through it. I am going to be installing another gimbal bearing in the next week and...
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    Bellows full of water

    I just replaced my u-joints, u-joint bellow, and gimbal bearing. I took the boat out (5.7 OMC Cobra) for about 45 min a couple days after doing all this. I started the boat in the driveway today and could hear a little more noise than normal coming from the gimbal area. I checked the gear...
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    Media Blasting Outdrive while on boat?

    I see media/sand blasting guns (siphon type) for use with an air compressor at the local home depot for like $13. If I pick one of these up, can I blast the paint off my outdrive without taking it off the boat (after plugging all holes of course)? If so, what type of "media" should I use...
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    1, 2, or Both?

    I have a dual battery setup in my 5.7 OMC Cobra powered boat. When I bought it, it only came with one battery, but all cables were there and ready for a second. I bought and installed the second battery and have all accessories (radio, lights, etc...) connected to one, and the ingnition...
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    210 PSI Compression Test

    I changed my spark plugs today as a yearly maint. item and decided while I had the plugs out I would check my compression. Results as follows:<br /><br />1 - 210<br />2 - 210<br />3 - 210<br />4 - 215<br />5 - 215<br />6 - 215<br />7 - 210<br />8 - 210<br /><br />Doesn't this seem high? This...
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