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    Power steering cooler help.

    I have a small leak on my power steering cooler on my 88 OMC 350 Cobra. I have read the many threads on auto versus marine parts and understand the spark/fuel issues. With that said, is there any reason that an automotive type power steering cooler could not be used to replace the existing...
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    Another oil question

    Does anyone know if there is really a differnce between automotive and motorcycle specific oils? The manufacturers claim special additives for wet clutches in the Moto oil, but I know folks that have but over 100k miles on bikes using auto oil with no ill effects. The moto oil costs anywhere...
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    outdrive gasket question

    When reinstalling the outdrive what type of sealer if any should I use on the gasket? Thanks.
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    Cumberland/ Norris suggestions?

    Anyone have any favorite places to stay at Cumberland, or Norris? For that matter any other KY or TN lakes. We are new boaters and plan to take some long weekend trips this summer. Their are 5 in our crew and I would like someplace that has a slip available or nearby. Thanks for any input.
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    Fuel line material?

    I am installing a new fuel pump over the winter and plan to replace my fuel lines as a preventative item. I know that rubber lines should not be used from the fuel pump to carb. Are braided stainless lines ok to use or does it have to be rigid steel line? Thanks.
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    keelshield vs keelguard

    I was shopping at an outdoor retailer and saw these 2 keel protection products. They look similar. One is a bit cheaper, while the other offers more colors. Anybody have experience with either or both?
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    Need help with timing pointer on 350

    I'm doing some off season maintenance and ran into a snag. The timing pointer on my OMC 350 is so rusted that is unreadable. I tried steel wool, etc. but no luck. It looks to be part of the timing cover. Is there some way to repair it? SOme kind of tape overlay or something? I'd like to...
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    Distibutor type on OMC Cobra

    Is there an easy way to tell if you have a Mallory or Prestolite distributor? I have an 88 Four Winns with 350 King Cobra. My Clymer manual seems to indicate it could be either and doesn't explain how to tell the difference unless I am missing it. My distributor is one of those spots that is...
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    Need help finding drive shower

    I am interested in adding a drive shower to my 350 King Cobra Outdrive. I have found numerous ones for MCM alpha and Bravo but none for Cobra's. Does anbody know if one is available? If not, it doesn.t seem like it would be too difficult to adapt one. Any thoughts?
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    Best product to reattach trim to tilt cylinder?

    I need to reattach the Cobra trim to the sides of my tilt cylinders. Any advice on what would be the best product for this? Epoxy? Doug Russell sells new ones, I wonder if they come with some sort of adhesive. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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    Lowrance depth finder problem

    I have an indash Lowrance x3500 depthfinder. It has not worked since I bought the boat and I would like to get it fixed. It lights up but nothing appears on the display. I assume this is a problem with the indash unit, not the transducer. Can I replace just the indash unit? And if so does...
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    Lubing control cables

    I have an OMC Cobra sterndrive in a 88 Four Winns. As part of my off season maintenance I'd like to lube and adjust all my control cables. I've done a ton of research and I think I have a handle on the adjustment part but need some advice on the lubing. What is the best method to do this...
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    cobra sterndive mounting nut size

    Getting ready to pull of my sterndrive for the first time to store for winter. What size and pitch are the nuts that hold the sterndrive on? It is an 88 350 King Cobra. Thanks as always for the info.
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    smart tabs

    I would like to put smart tabs on my 1988 Four Winns 201 Liberator. It has a 350 King Cobra. I have a couple of questions. The area where the tabs would mount is not straight. It has stepped chines. Is that still doable? Also, I have a swim platform, how can I rig up the beach/trailer pull...
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