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    OMC upeer gear oil leak

    I tested 4.3L OMC cobra 1997 after having rebuilt- by shop, but installed myself. In the water, I noticed what looked like oil near the outdrive area. Once trailered home, with the drive in the up position, I have noticed a milkey oil leaking from what looks to be the top cap area. I am quite...
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    Volvo starter wires mixed?

    VP 5.7 GM 280T. I am having probs with starting system. I believe the wires may have been crossed on ignition switch replacement. My friend did it and now it will srart intermittantly w/o jumping the starter. If you jump the starter it will crank so I know that it's hot. In the far lft position...
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    Volvo-Penta intermediate shaft bearing replacement

    I have a V-P 5.7 350. T280 OD. It has an intermediate shaft which has bearings on both sides of the hull in the housing. We have moved motor and have removed old ground up bearings and have new parts. The UV joints are shot as well was the bellows but have been replaced. These bearings, can they...
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    Old Outboard

    I ran across a free out board that looks like the old sears. It looks like a lawn mower engine (aircooled). It has acroo the front "Clutch Drive" or "Clutch Shift"?? How can I ID this motor. It runs, but there the carb bowl leaks from where the springed screw goes into the bottom of the bowl. Is...
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    cooling system check

    What should be checked for when doing a cooling system check. All hoses look to be in good shape. ran it 16 miles yesterday and ran around 140 -/+. I have not replaced thermostat in 5 years I have had boat & assume it is original. Is this something that should be replaced periodically or not...
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    exaust/ riser check?

    How would one go about checking the exaust/ riser flaps to insure they are funtional? What are some symtoms of, or repercussions of, bad flap(s).
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    Cobra outdrive adjustment clairification

    I have reviewed the referenced "how to adjust cobra" :confused: and find it somewhat hard to follow. I replaced my lower shift cable going to drive last year and have just had the upper rebuilt. I believe the cable is setting at the pecified 7 & 3/8 (or 5/8- to the book anyway) From that...
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    OMC Upper gear rebuild cost?

    I have an OMC cobra 87' 4.3. The upper gearcase needs to be rebuilt. I have been put on waiting list at local marina. How much, or what would be, the price range I can expect for them to pull OD, rebuild upper, set gearshift, replace drive onto boat. Are there any ups to just getting an outboard...
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    Cant remove Volvo OD.

    1977 IMP- 5.7 GM 4bbl 280 OD w. PT. In my quest to replace the gimble bearing, its my understanding that the od will have to be removed. The book states to remove the bolt holding pivot pin in place, attach a 5/16 bolt into the pre-tapped pivot pin and pull right out with a slide hammer. I have...
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    volvo gimble bearing replacement?

    I have a 79 IMP 5.7 GM 280T (Power trim). There is a noise comeing from the part between the motor & Out drive, sounds like between flywheel and transom mount/ steering swival. It sounds like a worn bearing. The noise is pretty consistant, though I haven't taken it out since hearing the noise...
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    Volvo Penta

    I have a '78 boat w/ a 91 gm 350 4bbl carb & Volvo Penta OD. The boat is 24' IMP deep V. It has replaced dist cap, button, points, wires, plugs. Took the boat out and was doing fine for first 20 minutes. We were at a plane w/ throttle all open, when it started making pinging noise and spitting...
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