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    Making the electronic shift assist work with a Mallory conversion kit

    I'm converting my 1989 Cobra 5.8 to breakerless ignition with a Mallory 6100M kit. I understand my ESA module won't work once the Mallory kit is installed. Is there a modification that will make the ESA compatible with the new setup or do I need to go with a different type of ESA module? If so...
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    Lost thrust while at cruise speed

    Re: Lost thrust while at cruise speed Okay, if the prop is not blown, that narrows it down to the upper or lower gearset, the clutch dogs or engine coupler. You can easily remove the top cover on the upper gearcase by removing 4 bolts to inspect the upper gearset. Here is a pic of a healthy...
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    Mercury 110 9.8hp thunderbolt what year / what spark plug

    Re: Mercury 110 9.8hp thunderbolt what year / what spark plug These motors have a serial number tag on them attached near the powerhead. Once you know the serial number you can look up the year online at: http://www.marineengine.com/mfr/mercury_models.html . The following pic shows the typical...
  4. Bridar

    Need a Manual for OMC 1974 307

    Re: Need a Manual for OMC 1974 307 1983rinker, does your engine look anything like this?
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    drain water out of lower drive unit omc cobra please help

    Re: drain water out of lower drive unit omc cobra please help Chriscraft254's pic shows the port drain plug. The 2 starboard (water) drain plugs are shown below. Note the oil drain/fill plugs on the lower housing:
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    Getting the muffs to seal

    When using the muffs on my Suzuki 25hp outboard, water does not spray water out the small output port at the back when the engine is running. When I run the outboard while submersed in a large tub of water, a stream of water is present (as it should be). The muffs are new and I use them with the...
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    Pre-1991 OMC Cobra 5.8 manifolds

    I've been searching the net and and various supplier websites for new manifolds for my 1989 OMC Cobra 5.8. There are plenty of 1991 & later manifolds available but the pre-1991 manifolds are pretty much obsolete. The (rear mounted risers) are still available, just not the manifolds. If I buy...
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