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    Bravo 3X repair

    Found new problem on lower unit. I think this is old crack. I try to refurbish gear surfaces and buy new clutch and shift fork. Maybe it works next season, if crack is getting worse or clutch slipping again then i have to think buying new bravo 3x unit.
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    Bravo 3X repair

    My old Bravo 3X drive have normal problems, long shifting time to forward. Very heavy flybridge boat and single d-tronic 300 V8 engine. Im not sure about age of my drive, maybe around 2000+? S/N starts 0W228.... and 1589-864571C stamp is in drive shaft housing. Maybe manual #28 is correct for...
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    Engine fuel mixture

    What the plugs will tell you? Engine runs very well, but i would like to know about mixture? Please check the photo - what do you think about the color of plug? Mixture ok or a bit lean? Its 3.0L carb. Engine.
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    ESA failed by heat?

    3.0L with Cobra outdrive '89 Our first trip on this season. Last season works perfectly. On startup, everything working perfectly. Shifting to neutral was smooth and engine drops rpm correctly. After 30 min trip, when tried to switch neutral it was very hard. Had to shut off engine and then...
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    OMC 3.0L Cobra '89 engine mounts

    Looking for rubber engine mounts for 3.0L (one for front and two for aft mounting), where to buy? It seems hard to find a new ones.....?
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    Cobra water pump shaft seal leak

    Hello all, Boat was in water about 5 months and cruised 15hrs. During winterizing my '89 Cobra i noticed that outdrive had about 1,5 fl oz water in oil. Oil was green, a bit lighter than new oil, had no milkshake. Performed 15psi pressure test and it leaks from pump shaft. Leak was really...
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    3.0 Carb float level & Cobra coupler

    I have 3.0 (181) 1989 with Rochester 2G 17086064 carb. What is correct float level for this carburetor & engine combination? I have some datasheet supplied with the carb overhaul kit, but it does not include my carburetor numbers. Many models are level 5/8 and drop 1-7/8. What kind of signs...
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    3.0 motor knockin',....

    Hello, '89 OMC 3.0 130 is knocking after 2 hrs of driving. I think it is coming middle of the engine, around crankshaft or camshaft. Removing spark plug lead one by one, there is no difference in sound. Cold engine runs very smooth without any noises, but when idling about 1 minute after cold...
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