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    Finding a Clutch - 94 OMC Cobra

    I am looking online to buy a clutch just incase my mechanic says I need one. I am having issues getting back into neutral, maybe an easy fix but I want to be prepared for the worst cost wise, so I thought I would look into the cost of the cost of the clutch. I tried looking here but was...
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    Changing thermostat 3.0 OMC/Cobra

    I have a 3.0 OMC with COBRA drive, and recently had the impeller changed and now I am wanting to change the thermostat. Is it difficult? To be honest I don't even now where it is on this motor, if someone can help me out on these things I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for the help.
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    Running well prior to impeller change

    I have a 3.0 OMC cobra drive. I recently had the impeller changed in the drive, and this was the first time back on the the lake since then. It idles five, but once going for mid or full throttle it boggs down then shuts completly down.It will bogg for a couple of seconds then run out, I can...
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    Adjusting the Gear Cable?

    When I am on the lake putting the boat into drive is easy, going back into nuetral isn't as easy. Could this be as easy as just adjusting the cable, or what other issues could I be looking at. Also if it is as simple as just adjusting the cable, what is the best way to do this for this set up. I...
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    Having Drinks on the Lake

    I noticed this pop up in the I/O forums......while someone is telling what happen to there boat. They mention "hey I was grabbing a beer while my budding was driving, and his dumb butt threw it into reverse. What damage did this cause". Well then most beat him up saying, well your an idiot cause...
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    3.0 1994 OMC - Best Spark Plugs

    OK I am looking for some suggestions/oppinions on what the best plugs are to put in the boat this year. For some strange reason when I was doing the maintenance earlier this year I forgot to change the plugs out. So I was going to pick some up today during lunch and installed this evening, but I...
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    Boat Explosion - Lake Lanier

    Well this past weekend, we had a boat explode at the docks. This is the first yet I have read about one exploding this year. Lanier is somewhat close to us, so it was on the local news, the three on board were burned and taken to the hospital........supposidly they were fueling and dumping, not...
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    OMC Over Heating

    I have a 3.0 OMC/Cobra (1994), yesterday I hooked the boat up to the hose to run for a short while. I noticed the other day on the lake the temp was rising some as we took the boat out of the water, so I hooked it up to the hose to see if it happened again. It was rising, but nothing dramtic...
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    Cobra Lower Drive - Leaking Oil

    I noticed my boat in my garage had leaked a little drive oil this weekend. The week before last we had the boat out for the first time this year. Then brought the boat home, lowered the drive and it's been sitting since. The oil seems to be coming from behind the prop. Are there seals in that...
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    How does the boat know - Lake Water or Muffs?

    I have a 94 3.0 OMC/Cobra, yes I know there are plenty here who hate them......but to my question. Took it out last weekend for the first ride of the year. In my driveway on the muffs the motor idles perfectly, Sunday on the lake it idle'd fast. I know how to fix, but I am curious on why its...
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    Shift Cable

    Well I took the boat out for the first time this year(OMC 3.0) OMC Cobra Drive. When trying to engage the unit into forward or into reverse it seemed fine, but then trying to go back into neutral seemed hard to find it. Could this be a cable issue(loosen or tighten, replace) or anything else...
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    Popsicle Boat - Millions of popsicle stix

    I was reading this article and thought it has to be posted here for all to read. This guy and a friend started the project about two years ago and then finally launched the boat and it floats. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4157182.stm What a great idea
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    4 cyl OMC and Drive water - exhaust manifold

    I have a 4 cyl OMC/Drive I pulled my boat out this year, put the muffs on and started it up. I noticed there wasn't any water coming out the prop and that the water was actually coming out the motor. It seems to becoming out the exhaust manifolds only on one side though. Can someone help...
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    Oil Shelf Life??

    My prior boat has a Mercruiser and I had bought oil for the motor and the drive (4cyl - Alpha one). I sold the boat 2 years ago and just bought another boat with an OMC 4 cyl. and OMC drive. This oil has been siting on my shelf for about two seasons.....I know they are different motors so should...
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    First submersable Car

    Now this is pretty cool, the first real car that can be driven underwater. The one thing that stinks is you must either be willing to get your clothes wet, or be wearing a wet suit. HMMMMM not very practicle, but sure would be cool to show up straight to the boat ramps and not to have to go park...
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    Kids Trainer Ski and Rope

    I picked up a set of trainer ski's for my younger kids the past winter, they have always tubed and the adults have always used adult ski's. This year they want to learn how to ski, so my question is .... I bought the ski's and from what I was told is that the ski rope can be fastened to the...
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    Removing Anti-foul Paint

    My new boat has Anti Foul paint on it, the prior owner had it installed years ago. The boat is now trailered and if I could I would like to take the anti foul off and have the glass coat there. I am thinking that there is a very thin chance of this being easy, but if someone knows how it can be...
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    My new boat - 94 Sunbird Corsair Cuddy 200

    Well I picked up my new boat last weekend(new to me), this is not my first boat, but my first cuddy. It has the OMC 3.0 and the OMC outdrive, I have seen some folks reviews about the OMC's and some of the reviews are almost as bad as reading someone bashing the "bayliners". The boat I got was a...
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    Thru Hull Exhaust

    Can someone help me with the decision on doing a thru hull exhaust? My first question is is it expensive? Two how hard is it? Thanks for the help and sorry if its in the wrong forum.It has the mercruiser 260HP with an Alpha one drive.
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    Closed Water Cooling

    I have a neighbor who has a closed water cooling system, he claims since he has a closed cooling system he doesn't have to winterize. He does do the major oil changes and maintenance, but doesn't have to drain his block and all that other fun stuff. Is this true????
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