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    84 Reinell 5.0 OMC Rochester quadrajet carb question

    I got a rebuilt carb. They did a good job, but I run my boat and then can't start it because the engine is flooded. (I think). Things I need to check, what is the recommended primary meter jet size? Also, how about the metering pins? I also changed from manual to electric choke, so I am...
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    Changed Bellows and Gimbal bearing, cannot get the outdrive back on.

    I changed the bellows, u joints, and got the gimbal bearing in. I can get the outdrive in about 75% of the way, then it gets stuck. A few questions. My shaft (forgive my auto talk, hoping you guys know what I mean) had some rust. When trying to "mate" my gimbal bearing and the shaft, it...
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    big vibration and knocking. loose prop shaft

    Re: big vibration and knocking. loose prop shaft Yea, I opened the top cover and the gears look good. I think it's got to be further up the chain somewhere. Definitely will have to pull the drive off.
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    big vibration and knocking. loose prop shaft

    1985 reinell, 5.0L omc cobra. Took her out, first at full throttle she'd only get to 4500 rpms. Then when bringing her in she had a bad vibration and a knocking sound in the prop lower unit area. When I got her out (swam her in) the prop shaft has some in and out play. Is this normal...
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    Boat starts, but won't idle

    I cleaned my carb and rebuilt, replaced coil, did plugs and wires. I can run it at about 2500 RPM, but below that (idle) it stalls. I have an '85 reinell with a 5.0 Cobra OMC I/O. I do have one part on the carb that I couldn't remember the setting and for the life of me don't know what it...
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    Bimini Top for the Boat

    I am in need of a bimini top for my boat. It has a custom wakeboard tower on it, so I need to know exactly how to measure the boat to order the top. There does seem to be the hardware of the top that used to be installed. HELP! :) Thanks in advance. Sean 1989 Reinell open bow I/O 5.0 I...
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    Need new side mount control

    I need a new side mount control. I have a 1989 Renell boat. I have no idea where to find a new control unit or what kind I need. currently it has a bombardier on it. Can anyone help me?
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