Recent content by Mmmboating

Hello, I have a 2.3 l omc cobra and my power trim pump stopped working last week. I jumped power straight to the pump and still nothing. Has anyone replaced the pump/motor before? Can anyone walk me through this? I have ordered a replacement and thought I should ask to see if there is anything...

Can I use the same plug wires that would be used in a 2.3L ford automobile engine?

hi i'm looking for info/tips for installing 2.3l omc and drive. my question is will i need any special grease and gaskets when installing the drive? i have redone the engine mounts and have an alignment tool. Any tips would be wellcomed.

I have just finished fiberglassing two new engine mounts stringers and want to know what to seal the fiberglass with. I was thinking two coats of gel coat. Let me know if you have any other ideas

I'm replacing the coupler on my 2.3 l omc cobra and was thinking about replacing the upper drive shaft. When I stripped the coupler the fillings were in the splines of the driveshaft. They look like once I clean up the splines on the driveshaft it will be ok. But if the splines are damaged the...

Re: Engine mount lag bolts pulled out

I have a 1988 Excel Barron bowrider and can't find any info on this boat. Maybe it's a one of a kind!!! Has anyone had or has a boat like this please chime in and let me know any info on this boat. It's powered by a 2.3 omc cobra if that helps. Thanks

When hoisting out motor the lag bolts pulled out of the engine mount stringer. The lag bolts were corroded and iside the holes the wood that is encased in fiberglass was really soft and mushy. My question is can I use git rot or rotdoctor to fill the holes and screw new lag bolts in? The boat is...