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    1987 2.3 OMC Cobra out drive gear lube...

    Hello All, I searched and the closest answer/post i could find was from 10 years ago. I am fitting a new to me but serviceable outdrive (upper and lower) unit. The l6be which isnstill in the upper shows a slight green color, and no evidence of burnt smell. I have 2 quarts of Quicksilver...
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    Impeller spun?!?!?!?

    So the bote overheats... I take her on shore and get the time to do.an exploratory and find this. See image. The impeller blades have ground down and burnt...the impeller housing, metal part...is now round and has shifted. the small rubber inlet tube is clear... check via blowing.through it. I...
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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    So i am out on the water. Finally this year...or so i thought. Turn to starboard or port and the emgine dies. Crank and crank and repest, it will catch after a bit and then all is fine until i attempt another hard turn.. Dies. Specifics: 1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 2.3l OMC Cobra. Runs...
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    1987 OMC 2.3l Bluefin 1900 Sportsman wiring

    Hello All, I find I am in need of a wiring diagram for my 1987 Bluefin 1900 Sportsman, thanks to my misspent youth, I was able to hotwire the engine and get back to shore. The issue was found in under 10 minutes, a wrong sized, physically, fuse. t was too long and was placed half assed by...
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    1986 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 with 2.3L Ford

    Hello All, I am looking for the information plate on the stock bow fuel tank(cell?). The information is needed for some fine tuning of the fuel gauge. I believe I have a 19 gallon tank, but would like to confirm that and the manufacturer. - I thank you Fritz
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    2.3l acts as if flywheel has missing teeth

    I have replaced the starter and the flywheel in my 1987 2.3l OMC with the Cobra outboard. The original flywheel has a damaged section on the ring gear. First i replaced the starter with a new one as it was old and most likely was going... when that did not help i replaced the flywheel, also...
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    Diode Fix

    I searched for this, and found several references to it but i cannot find the actual "how to" on it. Would someone who knows please show me where to find it. I thank you.
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    Reverse Chatter in Water

    Hello All, 1986 OMC Cobra 2.3l Ford Whilst getting this BOTE running, i had no issues shifting from neutral to Forward or Reverse when the BOTE was on the muffs, when I put her in the water, there is a chattering when I go into reverse... i really dont feel any impacts, just a chattering noise...
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    Trolling motor battery location

    Hello All Bote is 1986 Blue fin Sportsman 1900, Engine is 2.3L Outboard is OMC Cobra Petrol tank is in the bow. I have been given a 36v trolling motor and along with it 3 deep cycle batteries. I am building a fishing deck up forward over the winter and would like to know where would the best...
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    Don S Winterization link not working

    Hey All So I was.searching for instruction to winterize my 2.3L OMC motor and Cobra outdrive. I found a short post and it referenced "Don S, winterization . Searching I found a list of his links. The one for winterization is HOW TO: Winterize your engine and drive...and it is a dead link...
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    It puts the bote in the water or it gets the hose?

    Hey All, my first post... Bote is 1986 Blue fin Sportsman 1900, Engine is 2.3L Outboard is OMC Cobra. I received this bote free. I know I know. TANSTAAFB, appologies to R.E. Heinleing for hijacking his There aint no such thing as a free Lunch.... History: Hasnt run in 3 years Previous owner...
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