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    OMC Cobra Bellows/Gimbal replacement

    I've seen numious posts for the Merc Bellows/gimbal replacement as far as the procedure and tools needed but not to much for the Cobra. Is the procedure much different and what tools are going to be needed. I've not attempted this as of yet and need some guidance. Thanks in advance Steve...
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    RE: DIY Bellows Replacement or Shop 2

    RE: DIY Bellows Replacement or Shop 2 My question is: Is it any different for an OMC Cobra than the Merc? Thanks in advance for any help as I have never pulled a stern drive. Quote " know EXACTLY what you are facing. I just completed replacing the U-joint bellows, exhaust bellows, and shift...
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    4.3 Surging in rough water

    1989 4.3 Cobra: 19' Bowrunner Finally got the lake this holiday weekend to have some fun and for the most part I did. Sort of a sea trial/time with wife and friends thing. Ran kids around on the tube for awile and boat was running great. Went for a cruse ride with my wife and my son and his...
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    Thermostat part #

    I have a 1989 4.3 Liter cobra set up and I'm wanting to change out the Thermostat for the summer. Can anyone provide a Kit part #. (Iboat.com) This is a new boat for me so it's the first go around with everything. No such info it the manual I purchased. Thanks in advance for your help
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    Stiff Steering problem "Project"

    I have started working on my "Stiff Steering" project. As suggested to me here on this forum I have disconnected the "Tiller" by removing the cotter pin and pin from the end of the steering cable. The stern drive has freed up considerably. I have to say just getting the cotter pin out was...
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    Boat floor covering, Durabak

    Can anyone who has used this product ( Durabak ) tell me how hot it gets under the sun? Also, I'm afraid I butted in on an earlier post before I realized I'm supposed to start my own thread, sorry... Thanks to all
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    Hard to turn steering wheel, noises

    Just bought this boat, 1989 4.3 Liter Cobra set up and it's hard to turn steering wheel in either direction. I greased the fitting and put OMC grease on the piston. I also snuged up the power steering belt that was very loose but with little results. I've been reading in different forums here on...
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