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    OMC 2.3 Timing Belt Change

    I just spent 45 minutes writing a tutorial about my 2.3 timing belt change and this new forum lost it on the last paragraph. I'm so mad I could punch a kitten. Here are the highlights. I'm done typing. OMC 2.3 parts are readily available contrary to what some people think. I used a Dayco Kit...
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    What needs to be done? What have you done so far? When is the first launch this year?

    I want to know what the status is on your boating season? What are you doing? What have you done? When are your expecting to launch the first time this year? I already uncovered my boat twice this year. I installed a new exhaust flapper in my venerable 2.3 OMC Cobra. Next trip to the boat...
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    2 Quick Questions.

    It's time for a water pump rebuild. I have not pulled the old one out yet because I never had a problem with it. The boat runs as cool as ice on the equator. It's just a little PM. Do I need just the impeller or the impeller and the housing? What am I looking for on the old housing that...
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    When to Winterize?

    I hate to be the one to bring this up but, when is it time to winterize? I was hoping for one more good day out on the lake. Don't think it is going to happen now. I'm located in North East PA.
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    OMC Cobra 2.3 Raw Water Pump

    Does an OMC 2.3 require a different water pump impeller that other Cobra's? I seem to remember reading that the 2.3 impeller has less vanes on it for reduced water flow. Is this true? Can anybody shed some light on this?
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    OMC Cobra shift cable question

    I'm replacing my lower shift cable. Is it necessary to lubricate the wire core inside the jacket with grease? Some literature says to grease it, some says not. What are your opinions? I'm guessing the white lithium grease is a replacement for OMC triple guard?
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    Where to mount transducer for best performance. Pictures attached.

    1988 Thundercraft. Humminbird PiranhaMAX 150. Instructions state at least 15 inches to starboard of a clockwise prop and away from ribs, stakes, and turbulent water. That is pretty close to where my speedometer pickup is. It seems that the speedo already has the best spot. Can I mount it a...
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