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    Are the throttle and shift control cables the same.

    Hi all, havent been on here for a while. Im doing a complete remodel on my 1990 VIP 19' vision. got the carpet in today, mounted my new bolster seats and got a sundeck on to replace the doghouse. still gotta either build a bench or buy one. But to my question. I moved the control arm off...
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    1990 VIP vision 4.3 OMC cobra hops while planed out on smooth water

    Hello, my omc has loose steering, but it always has and just kinda wanders so maybe it isnt related to my issue. But since the first trip out this season, If I run anywhere close to 4k rpm's which is about 32mph it hops like im going over wake, but the water is smooth. I am sure it is not...
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    Am I getting hosed???

    Hello all, I took my boat to have electronic ignition, carb rebuilt, new trim pump Silinoid, new impellor, new gimble bearing (which was said it needed resleeved because Of the old one being installed crooked n that there was a lip from the improper installation Of the old bearing. And...
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    omc technician in Kansas City

    can anyone refer me to a omc tech in Kansas City? I am wanting to find a competent tech to have in case I get into trouble that I cant handle. I have called around but of course they will tell me that they can work on it but I wanted to find out if anyone can give me a word of mouth reference...
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    lots of problems or just one?

    Hello I have a 1990 4.3 omc chevy with a 2bbl holley. After a recent rebuild of the motor, I had to fight it to get it started. The machine shop took the complete motor, oil pan to rocker covers, harmonic balancer to coupler and returned it fully assembled. It kept backfiring while cranking...
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    bored 30 over do I need to change carb settings?

    Hello all, I have a 1990 vip with a 4.3 chevy OMC with an electric fuel pump and a holly 2 barrel. I have the engine at a local engine builder and he is rebuilding due to the previous owner not winterizing at all(cracked at the top of the block and one head). I am not sure about the engine...
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    1990 OMC Cobra 4.3 cracked block

    Hello all, I am new to the ownership of a boat but not of boating. I recently purchased a VIP vision with a 4.3 chevy. After the first day out it wouldnt run more than 25mph due to points and condenser. I replaced that and the third time out I did what I was told was a redneck timing(turned...
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