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  1. TwoBallScrewBall

    Reinstalling my Engine (finally)

    Well the time is almost here to reinstall the 3.0 into my boat. It's an OMC cobra outdrive. My SELOC manual says absolutely nothing about aligning the engine when only pulling the engine and bellhousing (which is what I did) and not disturbing the outdrive. I'd like some opinions, and then if...
  2. TwoBallScrewBall

    Repainting an Outdrive

    Well since my engine looks brandy-new now I want to repaint my outdrive before I drop the boat into the water. It's an 88 OMC cobra, with chipping paint. Three questions:<br /><br />1. What's the best way to remove the old paint? I have a powerwasher, is there a stripper I can apply and then...
  3. TwoBallScrewBall

    This Can't Be!

    I just got finished bench assembling my omc 3.0 project. I noticed something I never noticed before (since I only had the boat on the water once) and am shocked. The alternator belt is routed around the front engine mount in such a way that you can't replace it (that I can see) without...
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    OMC 3.0 coupler question

    Hi, <br /><br />Well I got the flywheel I needed, now my problem is the coupler. I have an 1988 boat and outdrive that I'm putting a 2002 block into. It's a 3.0 OMC. I have a coupler with the correct bolt circle and splines, but I have a question. On the original engine, the crank had a...
  5. TwoBallScrewBall

    Can't find OMC retrofit 3.0 flywheel

    Hi all,<br /><br />Just getting back to my repower project after the winter here. I'm having trouble finding a retrofit flywheel for my 3.0. I have a 1988 boat/outdrive that I'm putting a 2002 3.0 into. What I need is the flywheel with the 1990's bolt pattern that is the 1980's size (12.75" I...
  6. TwoBallScrewBall

    Steve's Big Black Truck

    I thought I would update my sig in case anyone was having sig pic withdrawls with Ray being in Iboats LIMBO (edited). It's only 20K I think that's within limits...<br /><br />Here she is, my new baby, 2004 2WD Silverado XCab Flareside, 5.3L V8. Tow package of course. If you look closely you...
  7. TwoBallScrewBall

    OMC 3.0 / Volvo 3.0 coupler

    Hi all,<br /><br />Will an engine coupler from a 1996 volvo 3.0 i/o work with an OMC outdrive? I know the crank side will work, I need to know about the splined side that takes the outdrive shaft.<br /><br />Thanks!
  8. TwoBallScrewBall

    OMC 3.0 tech question

    HI all,<br /><br />Thanks in advance for the help. If any of you have been following my adventure with my blown 3.0, it's about to come ot an end. I found a 'leftover' never-installed year 2000 3.0 long block for $1200 near me, going to get it today. My boat is a 1988 with the original 3.0 it...
  9. TwoBallScrewBall

    Engine Swap / Alignment

    Hi all,<br /><br />Another question. :) I have the service manual for my engine and have read completely the section on engine removal/replacement. The manual states that when removing and reinstalling the engine (OMC 3.0), as long as only the engine is removed and the outdrive remains in...
  10. TwoBallScrewBall

    Winterizing - Outdrive only

    Hi all. First boat/first winter for me. It's an 99 baylier with a 3.0/omc outdrive. The 3.0 is blown and out of the boat, leaving only the complete outdrive. What do I need to do to prepare the outdrive only for the winter? <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Steve
  11. TwoBallScrewBall

    92 omc 3.0 in an 88 boat?

    Hi.<br /><br />What would have to be changed or purchased in order to put a 1992 OMC Cobra 3.0 in a 1988 boat that originally had the 3.0? I think there are differences in the flywheel or crank. I would have all parts from both engines.<br /><br />Thanks!
  12. TwoBallScrewBall

    I/O exhaust, have to go out the outdirve?

    Hi.<br /><br />I am contemplating an engine swap. I currently have a 3.0 OMC i/o in my boat, but have room for a 5.7. I might be able to get my hands on a V8 sterndrive (complete minus exhaust and some other minor details) relatively cheap. <br /><br />I was thinking about the exhaust. I'm...
  13. TwoBallScrewBall

    Need help Today PLEASE! Differences between Chevy 2.5 and 3.0

    Hi all,<br /><br />I blew up my 3.0L OMC as you may have read about. There is a swap meet (auto) in my area this weekend and I was considering picking up a Chevy 2.5L iron duke block, preferrably that I can see runs, and rebuilding it to 3.0 specs. I am not at all familiar with this engine. I...
  14. TwoBallScrewBall

    Hoisting out an engine

    Hi all,<br /><br />I hope this is the right forum. Wasn't an engine question as much as a 'engine out of the boat' question. <br /><br />I am trying to decide how to pull the engine out of my boat. I have an engine hoist but I'm not sure if it will lift high enough to clear the back of the...
  15. TwoBallScrewBall

    Need an OMC 3.0 Long Block

    Hi all,<br /><br />I'm looking for a long block 3.0 OMC (or Merc actually, I have all the bolt on parts). I'm in NJ and would prefer a local buy (local meaning tri state area). Anyone have one for sale? It needs to be in running condition. I already have a broken one, thanks! :) <br...
  16. TwoBallScrewBall

    First and Last day of 2003 boating season

    Hi all.<br /><br />Been boating all my life but just got my first boat. Up the street from me was for sale a 1988 Bayliner 1950 capri. "Runs Excellent" it says on the windshield. So I go look at it, vinyl is in bad shape up front but other than that it's looking good for an '88. Floor is...
  17. TwoBallScrewBall

    Questions about OMC 3.0 to OMC 5.0/5.7

    Hi all,<br /><br />Just got back from the maiden voyage on my 1988 Bayliner 1950. Good news is it floats. Bad news is it had a rod knock which turned itself into a hole in the side of the block before I could putt back to the dock so my boating season started and ended in 1 day. <br /><br />I...
  18. TwoBallScrewBall

    Boat Vs. Garage door

    You know where this is going. <br /><br />Got my first boat, 1988 bayliner 1950 bowrider. We share a right of way access with the neighbor to the garages in our back yards, and being my first boat I ended up parking it a little close to the line. So last night I start playing around with it...
  19. TwoBallScrewBall

    Need a source for bow/cockpit covers

    Hi<br /><br />Just got a 1988 bayliner capri 1950. Looking to either replace the bow and cockpit covers or repair them. There are numerous snaps missing on the covers. Most of them left very small holes, there are just a couple that would probably need a patch installed to hold them, but I...
  20. TwoBallScrewBall

    Weird problem with 1988 OMC 3.0

    Hi all,<br /><br />this is my first boat and my first post here. Recently picked up a 1988 bayliner capri 1900 with an omc 3.0. Engine ran good for a while but now I have a strange problem. It seems like it is starving for fuel now. It has two personalities. When it's acting good, it idles...
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