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    Transom Beyond Repair?

    I started the demolition of my 1989 Bayliner Capri and when I removed the gimbal housing I found that the hull was damaged. I had planned on replacing the transom but now I am not sure that it is worth it. The bolt holes are cracked all the way to the inside of the keyhole. Is it time to...
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    Low Dwell Reading

    I just finished adjusting the points on my 1989 5.0 OMC Cobra. I set the idle and it sits withing the 550 to 600 RPM range and runs pretty smooth. I set the point gap as specified in the manual but when I take the dwell reading I am getting around twenty degrees. The manual says it should be...
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    OMC Cobra Not Quite Flush

    I have a 5.0 1989 OMC Cobra. I have just replaced the bellows and was having a little problem when I reinstalled the outdrive. It went on very smooth until about the last quarter of an inch. I tried a little force to get it on but it would not go. I put the bolts on and tightened them a...
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    Shift Bellows

    I was inspecting my U-Joint bellows today and noticed that I did not see a shift cable bellows. I could see the red shift cable though. I have a 1989 5.0 OMC Model 502APRMED. I was inspecting because I get some water coming into the back of the boat when I launch. What kind of damage can...
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    Compatibility

    I have a 1989 OMC 5.0 with a Holley 2300. It needs a new carb due to a crack. Do I have to use another holley or will another carburetor fit it? Any suggestions on a better carb?
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    Crack on Carb inlet

    I was having problems with not being able to get up to WOT RPMS so I checked the fuel lines up to the carb. I noticed that at the carb inlet where the hose screws in is cracked like someone over tightened it at one time. Is it repairable? It is on a 1989 OMC 5.0. It has a Holley 2300. I...
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    Smoke out of Oil Fill Hole

    I am getting smoke coming out of my oil fill hole. There is a hose that comes from here and attaches to the top of the flame arrestor. I initially thought I had a bad coil that was causing me to cut off on the water. But now I believe this is the problem. Smoke is coming through this hose...
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    External Resistor

    Just got new coil today. On the side of the coil it says "use with external resistor." What is meant by this? I have a 1989 OMC 5.0.
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    Ignition Tune Up

    I have an 1989 OMC 5.0. Anything I should note before installing an ignition tune up kit(rotor, condensor, distributor cap, and contact set)? Anything I should avoid doing?
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    Coil

    How hot should a coil be when operating? My boat will crank but after running a bit it will cut off. I have to wait five minutes to get it to crank and then it will die again. It happens at different rpms. I noticed that my coil gets fairly hot. Could this be the problem?
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    OMC 5.0 Stops Running

    I have a 5.0 OMC that came stock on a 1989 Bayliner. After running it for like thirty minutes today it just stopped running. I was idling when it happened. It took me about five minutes to get it to crank again. It ran fine then it cut off again, this time I was running about 20 MPH. Same...
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    Clarify OMC 5.0

    I have heard from numerous people that this engine is the same as a Ford 302. Does that mean I can by parts for this motor from the autoparts store? Thanks, William
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    Replacing the Floor

    I have started replacing the floor on my 1975 Glastron CV 16 and I had a quick question. I have noticed people talking about foam that is under the floor. When I removed my floor there was no foam in there. Is there supposed to be? Also, what kind of foam is it and what is its purpose...
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    Water Pump

    I followed everyones advice and removed the LU today and took the water pump off. They impeller was intact but I could see that some of it had melted to the housing wall. Does this indicate a bad impeller? If so could that be the reason my engine is overheating? I also noticed that it had...
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    Overheating One Cylinder

    I finally had a chance today to test the engine temp with an infrared thermometer. I have an 1992 E90TLEND. I cranked it and it ran good then about eight minutes later I heard the temperature warning horn go off. I tested the temperature of the engine and found these results. On the right...
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    Is it time for a water pump?

    I have been working on my E90TLEND and I noticed something strange the other day. When it first cranks the tell tale has full flow. I do not have the little fitting that goes on the end so I just have the hose. Once it gets warmed up for about 30 seconds the stream starts to have breaks in it...
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    Warning Horn Test

    I performed the warning horn test for the temperature sensors as it says in the manual but I had a problem. The horn goes off but it is so low that I can only hear it if I am within six inches of the remote control. What would cause this? Thanks for the help. William
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    Tan Wire In Harness

    What is the tan wire in the wiring harness for? They appear to go to the cylinder head into some hole that appears to have rubber or glue in it. They also look to be in very bad shape. In the manual it looks like they are some sort of ground. Could these wires cause the engine to not cut off...
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    Tell Tale Replacement

    Any one know where I can get the fitting that goes on the lower engine cover? I looked on iboats but I did not find it. Its OMC part number is 321885. Thanks for the help. William
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    Possible Leak

    I was working on my E90TLEND today and noticed that when I had it on the muffs that water was coming out where the gearcase meets the exhaust housing. Is there supposed to be a gasket of some kind here? Is this a sign of a major problem? Thanks William
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