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    2004 115 two stroke rough idle and dies

    I have a 2004 two stroke 115TXRC that I cannot get to idle correctly and it bogs down when put into gear and dies. Ran great last year, stored for the winter with a half filled tank. It ran good the first time i had it out with a few coughs and a little rough start. Next time it was out same...
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    Cannot separate upper and lower unit!

    Hello, I am trying to adjust the shift lever in my 1987 omc cobra outdrive. I have removed all of the bolts that are needed to separate the upper and lower. I have been at this thing for about an hour with out a budge. I have gone through several two by fours and still it will not budge with...
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    Will not shift into reverse

    I have a 1987 omc cobra 3.0l, 302amftc engine. I had just finished replacing the starter and figuring out the not trim issue i was having. I went to test it in the water today and it would not shift into reverse. i pulled it out, took it home, checked on muffs and same thing, no reverse. The...
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    Cobra no power issue

    A little back story, i have been prepping for the season and hoping to get the boat out soon. I have a 1987 Bayliner Capri with a OMC Cobra 3.0l. Over the winter we had a good day and i was going to take it out but it would not start. I put a different battery in and nothing, banged on the...
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    3.0 l omc cobra clicking noise

    My 1987 bayliner capri with a 3l omc I/o makes a clicking noise click clack click clack at 2500 rpm and up. I'm not sure what it is and I can't duplicate it on land. It only happens under load. Any thoughts? I'm kinda thinking the valves need to be adjusted.
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    Mercruiser I/O 3.0 Alpha 1 water/oil leak and dry rot

    Re: Mercruiser I/O 3.0 Alpha 1 water/oil leak and dry rot ok got the bell housing off today, kept the shifter cable attached (that bellow looks pretty good and was replaced recently). I did however run into another thing i need to fix. The trim indicator cables are worn pretty bad, im assuming...
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    Mercruiser I/O 3.0 Alpha 1 water/oil leak and dry rot

    Hello, this is my first boat. 89 Dixie 170 BR, with a Mercruiser 3.0 alpha 1. Taking it out today i noticed leaking water and what seems to be an oily water mix in the bilge area. I am attaching several pictures that show some of the problem. I have a few questions, i will be doing the repairs...
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