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I have an OMC Cobra 4.3 that is overheating. I just replaced the impeller and thermostat because of the problem but I still continue to have overheating issues.
I have an 88 Sunbird with OMC Cobra 4.3 and I can push the outdrive from port to starboard is that normal or should I be only to move it that much with the steering?
I have an 88 Sunbird with OMC Cobra 4.3 and yesterday while out on the lake it started having problems shifting forward, reverse and hard to get back to neutral. Can anyone help with the proper procedure to adjusting the cables?
I have an 88 Sunbird with OMC Cobra 4.3l I just replaced the engine and I didnt take pictures of how the shift cables where installed. If someone could help that has the same setup that would be great.
As I was changing the engine coupler I noticed that there is a gasket on the flywheel cover that bolts up to the bellhousing. Does anyone have a part number or know where to get another? Can I just use RTV or something on there instead?
I have a 4.3 V6 OMC Cobra out of a Reinell and my buddy has a Seaswirl with the straight 6 OMC that has a blown headgasket. Would it be a difficult task to swap in the running V6?
Re: Motor mount rot
Re: Motor mount rot
Heres some day 1 destruction so far. Someone had redone the deck and was nailed into the stringers. The foam seems new and not even wet.
Re: Motor mount rot
Re: Motor mount rot
more pics of the motor mounts....Looks like it was a block of wood sandwiched between plywood. The stringer inside the box is wet but still feels solid. What would you recommend?
So upon preparing to remove the engine to replace a coupler I found out that one of the motor mounts is rotted and had collapsed slighty in turn causing the coupler to shred. My question is what do I need to do to repair this?
I have an 89 Reinell 173 with the OMC cobra 4.3. I just pulled the outdrive because I was told the engine coupler is bad and there are big rubber chunks that got chewed up where the yoke shaft goes. Also when I touch the engine coupler with a long screwdriver it seems loose and wobbles back and...
