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    Dimension for intermediate cable back to transmission

    I bought this boat as a project and previous owner had a questionable job done to it. Im trying to straiten out the issues I have in the shifting so basically I'm taking off both cables and reinstalling and adjusting both as the mechanic had them upside down. I am trting to adjust the cable...
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    Replacing ignition switch

    Replacing with non oem switch where should I connect purple on new switch.
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    No trim up control voltage.

    No voltage at trim up control portion of solenoid. Blue white but down clicks the other solenoid. Is there a fuse up near the captain's con
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    Where to pay and download oem manual

    I got a new to me 2003 glastron xs. It has the Mercury 3.0 l with alpha 2 drive. Where can I pay for the oem manual and download it instantly or if there is a better manual I would go that route as well.
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    Concerned this is water residue

    I just bought a 03 glastron with 3.0 l alpha 2. While inspecting it closer I noticed this white residue. I'm concerned the manifold may be leaking and wicking up the bolt? Is that possible. If you notice they put cheap nut on so I could it just be electalisis? Because dis similar metals almost...
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    Good omc mechanics near ocala fl

    Looking for a mechanic that will work on stern drive cobra
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    Separating outdrive from gimbal housing

    I need to replace my lower control cable thus I need to separate the upper gear box from gimbal. I have removed the tilt bolt supported the piston and the 6 bolts. I've manhandled and wiggled it and can only get maybe 1/4 inch separation. Is there a hidden bolt or a special technique other than...
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    omc shift interrupter system

    In what year did omc impliment the omc shift interrupter system in their design. I have a 1987 omc 3.0 and im upgrading ignition. And troubleshooting my engine. If it has it where and what would it look like? Thx
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    Hi lex throttle control operation

    Just got this first boat and didnt pay much so I didn't get a detailed walk around and operation. In wondering how to manipulate the control to keep it in neutral and be able to advance throttle. The square in the middle is not a button. I popped it off and there's a screw underneath. I've...
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    Hi lex throttle control operation

    I recently bought 1987 cavalier and I am unfamiliar with the throttle box. It is a hi lex model with trim and tilt botton on the arm. I am wondering how you put it in mode to pump and prime carb as well as keep it in neutral and be able to rev engine. There looks like there is a square box right...
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    Troubleshooting guide for water in cylinders

    I recently purchased 18 cris craft cavalier with 3.0 omc. I am going thru and testing the reliability of the motor. Reason I ask is because the water pump housing in outboard was melted and in research it says may have overheated due to leaks in water jacket in exhaust. I hope that is not the...
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    1987 cris craft cavalier engine

    Hello all. I recently purchased a 1987 cris craft cavalier and I have no history on the power train i/o this boat originally came with. It currently has a Chevy 153 nova inline 4 coupled to an OMC cobra outdrive. my question is was this configuration offered from factory or has original engine...
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