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    1991 omc cobra 4.3 Replacing Shift Cable

    I am replacing the shift cable from the engine to the outdrive due to hard shifting. I've allready removed the outdrive and the old cable, the old cable has an extreme permanent curve in it where it goes through the sleeve and is burnt. I was wondering if this is normal for the sleeve to have...
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    Removing and preventing corrosion on outdrive

    I have a 1991 OMC Cobra 4.3. Im doing some outdrive maintenance and noticed there is some corrosion spots in the transom mount / gimbal area. I'm replacing all of the anodes and cleaning as much corrosion with a wire brush as I can. Is there anything I can spray( besides paint) on the corroded...
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    89 octane vs 87 octane

    I currently use 89 octane in my 1991 4.3 OMC Cobra, is there an advantage of using 89 octane vs 87 octane, does anyone know what is recommended for this engine? Thanks
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    Fluid Extractor Pump

    Can anyone recomend a good oil extractor pump, all the ones that I've looked at online have poor reviews. Which works better, the hand pump or the drill operated pump?
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    1976 70hp Johnson power loss

    I have a 1976 70hp Johnson that we use to be able to tube and ski, now it has a hard time getting on plane. First it would not accelerate without hitting the choke lever on take off, after take off it sounds like its not reaching full RPM. I removed and rebuilt all 3 carbs with rebuild kit and...
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    1976 70hp johnson wont shift into forward

    I have a 1976 70hp Johnson Seahorse, we had it out on the water Thursday of last week and it shifted fine. last night I wanted to check to see if my throttle valves were opening all the way for another issue im having and the command center would not shift into forward gear,however it would...
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    OMC shift interrupt switch / lower shift cable

    I have a 1991 OMC Cobra 4.3L with the typical shifting issues. When I purchased the boat ealier this year the shift interrupt switch tab was bent out of the way, after alot of research I figured out what the switch was for and straightened it. When I shift into gear with the engine running on...
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