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  1. MRS

    Leafspring bolts

    Are the nuts that hold the springs on supose to stay tight my seem to back off just a little. Is that because of the movement of the springs or should they stay tight I did change the axel this summer and they were loose then also. Thanks for any replys....
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    Tabs or Prop First?

    OK Boat runs wot 3600rpm's I know this is low (86 4.3 omc 19' Candia) motor and outdrive in great shape. Will the smart tabs make a difference in the rpm's or should I change prop first to get the rpm's up first, prop now is 14 1/2 X 21 mph 44 was thinking of going to 14 1/2 X 19 on the prop...
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    Prop# Question

    I have had this prop on boat for 12 or 13 years it came with boat but it does not fit boat. The boat is a 69 120 merc. stearndrive do not have boat any more but still have prop the prop # is 48-78120-19 does anyone know what it fits? Thanks for any replys......
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    Can I change oil filter w/o draining oil?

    I want to change oil filter on motorhome the oil only has a couple hundred miles on it. Can I pull filter with out draining oil or will it it keep draining out the rest of the oil Thanks for replys.....
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    Trailer rollers

    OK I got my boat off the trailer to fix bunk boards now I am thinking I should rattle can the trailer also. Taking all the stuff off I do not want paint on but how do you get the end caps off the rollers I have one to go the first one I had to cut off with the die grinder is that the way to get...
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    Cribbing question

    I am going to pull boat off trailer today I need to build the cribbing for the bow. Do you just set the boards on top of each other or do you have to screw or nail them together or will the weight of the hull be good enough? It is a 190 candia 4.3 omc cobra dry weight is around 2,225lb.s Thanks...
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    Oil pan question 4.3

    I have a omc 4.3 cobra 1986. The elbow that go's into the oil pan and also holds the dip stick has a plug on the bottom but is rusted in. I did remove the dip stick to drain the oil ,should the elbow now just screw out like a regular drain plug would? I would like to change plug so I can use to...
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    Stand position for removal

    I know this has been asked a Bazillon times but it is the first time for me. I have had boats hung off the trailer 2ft. or so to work on the bottom but this time I need to work on the trailer so I need to remove the boat. Will this setup work I will trim boards to fit better and add a jack stand...
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    Motor home Fuel tank gallons

    I can only get 25 gal.s in the tank the tank measures 32Lx 26wx12H. Does that sound about right?
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    Axle mount

    I have to replace and axle (bent) it is mounted on top of the leaf springs now. Is it better to mount under the leafs or does it really matter? Just asking since I am going to replace this weekend Thanks.
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    Tire wear

    I was out this morning cleaning up the boat and doing some ajustments. I noticed the trailer tires are both worn on the inside tread only the rest of the tire looks great. What would cause the inside only to wear it is only the one tread on the inside both tires. I am going to check the wheel...
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    Changing Spark Plugs

    When you replace plugs do you coat them with anti-seize or die-electric grease or nothing at all?
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    Gluvit on keel

    Gelcoat is worn down on the keel no damage just worn off from beaching boat.If you are going to put a keelguard on it could you just coat it with Gluvit and put the keelguard over it and will it stick to the gluvit. That is what I am going to do to mine if you guys think it will work. This is a...
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    pivot housing assy.

    Need to find a pivot housing assy. for a 1986 omc cobra
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    omc shift shaft seal

    I changed the o-ring and wiper seal and now the shaft moves real hard up and down. How much pressure shold it take to move the shift shaft by hand and also could I have put the wiper seal on up side down and could that be making the shaft so hard to move. Thanks for any help. 86 cobra 4.3
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    no reverse

    I changed control box shift and throttle cable pulled out drive fixed shift shaft leak now will not go into reverse. I have not started boat yet I am going out now to start and see if it will go into reverse while the motor is running. Is there and ajustment I should check I do have the manual...
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    shift shaft cover omc

    I am trying to put the o-ring on the shift shaft cover for omc cobra drive I did change the wiper seal. The o-ring gos on the bronze bushing on the bottom of the cover I cannot get it to stay on. When I did take the cover off it did not have a o-ring on it I am doing this because it was leaking...
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    Shift throttle controller omc

    I need to change out the throttle control box has anyone switched theres that takes the omc type 479 cables? If not is it hard to switch to the 33-c type cables that seems to be what all the control boxes I find take thanks for any advice...... (86 4.3 Cobra)
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    omc 1986 4.3

    How do I loosen these three screaws they will not budge should I use and inpact and hammer or is there a trick to loosen them up. Thanks for any help it is the throttle assy. for a omc 4.3 sticks when first put in gear.
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    No replys on problem on forum

    Why do I not get replys on this page? I can see that thasadaddy gave me a pm but that is my problem. I cannot reply from there it tells me I am not logged on and will not let me log on.
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