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    Another "outdrive won't go on" thread...

    Ugh. Frustrating when it doesn't go on that last 1/4". Here's the deal: OMC Cobra, new Gimbal bearing, new shift cable, new bellows. I used the search tool and got all the tips on tapping the alignment bar to get the bearing to seat in its race and then try alignment. I can get the bar in...
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    Gimbal bearing replacement... replace seal behind it?

    87 OMC cobra I've done alot of reading here on how to pull the bearing, when to pull it, etc. I have mine out and per my oem manual it says to pull the bearing seal behind it as well. I've not seen anyone here mention that they've done this. Is there any reason to replace this seal? I did...
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    Perfect Seal = Loctite Aviation = Permatex Aviation = OMC Gasket Seal

    Just wanna make sure I got the right stuff yesterday at napa: Napa/Permatex It looks like a Napa/Permatex partnership. Don had linked to this guy before: Permatex and I want to make sure (even though it seems obvious) its the same stuff.
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    Inspection tips/tests for ujoints?

    87 OMC Cobra outdrive GM 305 Drive is off in my workshop for some pre-season work. I have the OMC service manual and I'm just not seeing any way to test the ujoints. I see the section that says inspect them. What do you guys do to inspect them? I've not had water intrusion, theres decent...
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    OSCO manifold/risers...

    A spinoff from the "Bondo GLM" thread. OEM is the way to go. For an OMC setup, is OSCO products a step up from GLM/Sierra? They are about 25% more expensive. Anyone have the "bad casting" or "untrue edge" stories with OSCO stuff? (Bondo's GLM thread...
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