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Is there a thermostat on this motor? Last year I replaced the water pump after the impeller disintegrated and the motor got quite hot. It worked fine in the barrel after I put it together. Didn't try to use it again until now and it won't warm up. After it runs for 10 minutes the cylinders are...
There is a really good looking 1989 17.5 ft boat with a 2.3L Ford engine and a OMC Cobra drive at a auction tomorrow. The auctioneer tells me that the boat won't shift into reverse and needs a shift cable. I like the looks of the boat , but am I asking for trouble buying buying this Cobra? I...
I am replacing the seals in the gearcase and have it figured out except for:
-How do you remove the shift shaft bushing to replace the o-ring under it? Looks like its in there to stay.
-Should I be using some kind of sealer or gasket maker on the long seal where the bottom part of the case goes...
The bottom cylinder on my 9.5 Johnson has no spark. it still runs on one cylinder and top cylinder has a excellent spark. Took the flywheel off and checked the points, gap at .020, coils don't look cracked and everything looks clean. Disconnected the wires to the kill switch with no results. Any...
