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  1. tfitch03

    Leaking Y PIPE?????

    Hey guys. I had some work done on my boat a while back (outdrive was pulled off) and since getting it back from the shop i have noticed water coming in from my transom. The shop is now out of business so I am on my own to figure it out and get it fixed. I have replaced the belows and that didnt...
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    OMC 351 Carburator

    Does anyone know off the top of their head what Holley carb is on the OMC 351 engine? It is on a 1991 Four Winns 200 Horizon. The only number I could see was on the top..."6R7072B". I don't want to put any ideas in anyone's head but I think it could be a Holley 4160 600cfm. Need to order today...
  3. tfitch03

    OMC Cobra vs. unknown object discussion

    Idling through the marina this weekend in 5ft of water when all of the sudden there was a big bump and a dead engine. I raised my lower unit and saw that I had hit something and snapped the tip off one of my prop blades (aluminum). Luckily I always carry a spare prop, so I made the switch...
  4. tfitch03

    5.8 Engine Removal

    I have identified a small leak coming from my Y-pipe where it attaches to the transom mount. 1992 Four Winns with a 5.8L Cobra. I have a new gasket so my question is: Ballpark it for me, how long does it usually take to remove and engine and re-install? I have never taken the engine out so I...
  5. tfitch03

    Core Plug Recommendation

    Hey everyone, I thought I would post something on core plugs and some good results I had recently. I have a 5.8 OMC and whoever rebuilt the motor before I bought it didn't build it to marine specs. Most noticeably the freeze (core) plugs. He used stainless steel instead of brass. Anyway, I had...
  6. tfitch03

    Stern drive Case Material

    Anyone know what type of metal Stern drives are made of? Found a crack to weld.
  7. tfitch03

    1992 OMC Leaky Bellows

    I got my outdrive off today to inspect some concerns I have been having. I have been having some bearing noise coming from my sterndrive and thought it may be my gimble bearing or something internal. I still believe I have internal issues that I will be checking out later but check out what I...
  8. tfitch03

    Major shavings in omc cobra!

    I changed my sterndrive gear oil today and on the middle and lower drain plug magnets I had MAJOR shavings (even a pretty good chunk of metal). I know some metal dust is ok but I think this may be excessive. Anyone have any insite on if this is normal or not? History: I changed the fluid 2...
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