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    1995 OMC King Cobra - overheating at high RPM only

    I have a 1995 King Cobra 7.4L. Brand new impeller and brand new thermastat. Engine stays at about 150 degrees when at idle or RPMs up to about 3000. Anything above that the temp climbs. As soon as RPMs come back down, the temp decreases. Any ideas? How do you back flush the system...
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    King Cobra over heating..... 1995 7.4L

    1995 Four Winns with OMC King Cobra 7.4L Took the boat out for the first time this season. (I know, it's the end of June and this is the first time out) Going through the river to get on Lake Michiganqnd the temp was fine. When I got to the lake and throttled up, the temp climbed very...
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    1995 OMC King Cobra 7.4 interchangable with Volvo??

    Just want to verify some info I was told. I have a 1995 OMC King Cobra 7.4. Is this drive interchangable with a Volvo drive and or parts. After the merger with Volvo and OMC, are they the same drive with different names? Thanks for info.
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    1995 OMC King Cobra 7.4 interchangable with Volvo??

    Just want to verify some info I was told. I have a 1995 OMC King Cobra 7.4. Is this drive interchangable with a Volvo drive and or parts. After the merger with Volvo and OMC, are they the same drive with different names? Thanks for info.
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    Fuel Flow Meter

    I would like to get responses from people using fuel flow meter. What brand are your using, which brand do you recommend, and ease of installation? Thanks for all comments.
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    Fuel Mileage .... OMC King Cobra

    Hello,<br /> I am curious to see what fuel milage they are getting out of their King Cobras. I have a 95' Four Winns 278 Vista with the King Cobra; 330 hp. The boat weighs approx. 8000 lbs with fuel and gear. I am not sure exactly what I am getting right now. This weekend I will check...
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    Wont shift into gear??? Merc Gen 1 Alpha 1

    SO i was on the lake today. Everything was operating fine unitl I turned off the boat to have drink some water. Started her back up and NOTHING. It wont go into gear. Last year I had a brand new shift cable installed. Never had a problem until today. It feels like when you push in the side...
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    King Cobra (1995 7.4l) bellows. Who has replaced?

    Just as the subject says guys, I need to replace my u-joint bellow. I have water entering the boat from the drive shaft from the sterndrive. Has anyone replaced theirs? I have helped a buddy replace his a Merc Alpha One before. I have a shop manual for my King Cobra and doesn't look too bad...
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    Mers 5.7 temp question

    I know, I know, not another temp question. I did search but didn't find anything with the same scenario. The outdrive is brand new from sterndrive.cc so i know the impeller is fine. The temp is fine when running on the lake (Lake Michigan), but when at idle through the river to the public...
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