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    92 Cobra -Shifting Issues

    First off I searched for "Cobra out drive shifting problems" and read through all the threads. I did not find anything to indicate weather the shifting problems were only evident while the boat/drive was in the water (under load). Also the shifting issues only seem to be evident in the older...
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    My Lab is on the DL

    NYM,<br />Never seen it in a dog that age before. Have seen "pulls & strains" in growing dogs. Have 3 dogs of our own, all working breed, vary active. They run, swim and chase any thing that runs. Have had them "come back limping" from extended chases but always walked out of it in a short...
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    Upgrading Stereo, need help on battary power req.

    I am doing a stereo system upgrade and need help/info on the additional batteries required, like how many, (1 or 2 additional) what type, (reg. vs. Deep cycle) and, installation configuration. I will be adding a total of 580 watts RMS of amplification using 3 separate amps. Thanks in advance...
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    Engine deck height 5.7 block

    I have a Mercruiser 5.7 that blew a head gasket between (#s 3&5), also burned the head, (now junk) and block. The damage to the block appears minimal, small depression about ¼ of the way across the area between the cylinders. Looks to be .005 to .010 deep, at the deepest point, (nearest the #5...
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    plastic debris in cooling system

    Short overview of the situation: 5.7 LX Alpha drive Gen II. Raw water cooled. Never experienced any overheating problems prior to this incident. Had the impeller replaced this spring. First time out 2 problems, no speedo and noticed the temp. crawling up at idle speed. The speedo issue was not a...
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    reparing cavitation plate

    reparing cavitation plate I have a section broken out on my cavitation plate, (Alpha II Drive). Does the lower unit need to be removed in order to be welded safely, or can it be repaired in place with out causing heat damage to the internal components?
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    We did'nt know

    Were out on a shake down cruse and decided to stop at the marina and grab some lunch. As we were leaving the marina we spot a friend of ours pontoon boat pulling into the gas dock. On board were our friend’s sister and a friend of theirs, neither of whom I had ever seen operating a boat before...
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    Of course it'll fit

    Happened to my father, after he and mom retired and moved to their house on the lake. Decided it was time for their first boat. (Note: Wife and I have been on the lake and boating for over 10 years at that time.) Picked up a nice new 24 foot Pontoon,. On his second or third outing he invites...
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    96 5.7 Mercruiser missing/compression issues

    My 96 5.7 starts and runs but misses. Oil pressure is normal, no backfiring though carb or on the exhaust side. Oil looks clean and clear, Motor runs at normal temp., But knocks loud when loaded. A compression check reviled 2 cylinders with no compression #3 & #5. The compression gage barely...
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