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    JB Weld Repair

    Hey guys!<br />This pic is of the interior valley area on the port side of a OMC Cobra 4.3L engine :( . It is a 1989.<br />There is no water in the oil. I believe it froze last winter.<br />My question is this; Does this look like a repair for JB Weld? Also how much preasure is there in the...
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    Cobra Steering Arm

    Working on 1989 Cobra Gimble housing and want to remove the steering arm at the top of the gimble housing. I need to replace the bushings undernealth.<br />Can someone tell me what kind of puller I need to remove it? I assume it needs to be removed with a puller by the looks of it.<br />I loaned...
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    Cobra Exhaust Bellows

    OK,<br />according to a search , it is ok for there to be holes in the bottom of the new exhaust bellows that I got with a kit for my buddies' 1989 5.0 Cobra drive.<br />This seems strange to me :confused: !<br />Can someone tell me when and why they started doing this?<br />Thanks :)
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    Thought I was the Only One!!

    Awesome!! :D <br />Nice to know that there is other VIP owners out there.<br />I have a 87 Vision 1750 SS. It was powered by a 2.3L Ford OMC Cobra til about 2 months ago. I bought a 1989 Sunbird with a 4.3L 4bbl and Cobra drive and installed it in my VIP.<br />Had a job to do out of town last...
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    Stolen Outdrive

    Well , I never thought it would happen to me.......some SOB stole the newly rebuilt Cobra outdrive off of my 4.3L conversion!! :mad: :mad: :mad: <br /> Does anyone out there know where I might get a used one at?<br />I already tried E... with no luck.<br />Please help! I am chomping at...
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    Upholstery Sewing

    I am in the process of reupholstering my bowriders interior. I have had great luck so far with my sewing of the material.<br /> Now , however I am at a spot where I need to sew in the welting or piping in between two pieces of material.<br /> My ? is how the heck do I keep the two pieces of...
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    Boat Dock

    My brother-in-law and I are building a 20'x 4' dock for a portable dock that we can take with us to the lake we stay at in the summer for 2-3 weeks at a time.<br /> We ty up 2 17-18 ft boats and 2-3 waverunners.<br /> My ? is what is the easiest and cheapest way to anchor the end of the dock...
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    Seat Building

    Does anyone know where I can get 1/2" or 3/8" plastic for the frames of my seats. I am getting ready to upholster my complete interior , and want to use plastic instead of wood in my seat rebuilds. :)
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    Don S . - Cobra Upper Unit

    Don S . - Cobra Upper Unit Hey Don or another guru :p ,<br /> Is it fiesable to use the upper unit of the outdrive from my 1987 2.3L Cobra setup on the 1989 4.3L setup if I change the gear ratio?<br /> According to part #s they are the same case.<br /> Reason I ask , is the boat I...
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    4.3l Engine Swap

    Hey guys , been awhile :) <br /> I picked up a 1989 4.3L OMC Cobra boat on Ebay yesterday for my conversion on my 87 VIP 17 footer. <br /> The power package is complete , other than the outdrive , but it is a start.<br /> Can anyone tell me the dif in weight between the 2.3L Ford I have in it...
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    Engine Hatch Lift

    I just got a 12v hatch lift from a liquidator and am wondering how to wire it. The only thing I can find on the unit is the following: CALA C42A , W332-241. It has two wires. One is blue and the other is brown. Can some one tell me how to wire this?<br /> Thanks for any help. :confused:
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    Rub Rail Insert

    Does anyone know if there is colored insert available anywhere? I was wanting to get a light blue for my project.<br /> Thanks for any help. :)
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    OMC Tilt Trim Fluid

    Found post on Merc Tilt/Trim setups , but not the OMC Cobra. Gotta 87 OMC Cobra 2.3L and was wanting to know if I can use Power Steering Fliud in the Tilt/Trim System.<br /> Thanks for any help!! :)
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    Trailer Titleing

    Is there anyway to get a title on a trailer that I have. I got it from someone that left it at a friends. It's to new to get a homebuilt title. Any ideas?<br /> Thanks , Larry
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    Cobra 800 & 400 Drives

    Hey DonS or anyone else,<br /> Can you tell me the diference between the OMC Cobra 400 Drive and the OMC Cobra 800 Drive. I am going to replace the current one on my 2.3L and wanted to know if one was better than the other. Here is my model # 232AMFTC.<br /> Thanks for any help.
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    Wiring Adapter

    Is there an adapter made to go from my trucks 4 wire flat connector to a trailers 6 wire round connector. Thanks for any info. :) :)
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    Upholstery Shops

    Hey , does anybody know of a good boat upholstery shop in Colorado? Looking to have the whole interior redone and want to have it right the first time. Thanks! :)
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    Floating Keychain

    Anyone give me an idea where I can get a cool floating keychain for my new boat? :D
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    Royal Purple In OMC Cobra Outdrive

    Hey,<br /> I was just going thru the Jegs website and ran across the oil & gear lube section. I've heard good about the Royal Purple Oils & Lubes. Has anyone out there used them in their OMC Drives or motors.<br /> Just kinda curious as to what everyone thinks.
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    Avatar ?

    I tried to put on a avatar pic , but I can not transfer it to the avatar section. Am I doing something wrong? , or does this privilage come with more rank? :( <br /> Thanks!<br />Larry
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