1989 Galaxie 2.3l omc cobra

[Galaxie1989]

OK. first time with a marine engine. ran good 3 years ago. boat has been sitting for 3 years with rot in floor "waiting to be restored" i just got it for free and I want to restore it.


Ok #1- I've heard you arent supposed to fill certain engines from the top "fill " cap" ?!


Im in need of the fluid spec's. I've drained everything but the outdrive (which any advice on would be great) now i need to refill not sure on amount, type, or anything else significant. Also any recomendations on battery for this engine?


Need advice/insights you can give me on that decking repair, fibreglass/carbon fiber/ kevlar for reinforcing stringers, refoaming some areas maybe, or anything else of course.

Finally, i'm considering using a rot resistant wood like cypress for some decking and trim. any ideas?

 

[southkogs]

Re: 1989 Galaxie 2.3l

Re: 1989 Galaxie 2.3l

You have a 2.3l "what?" - What's make is your I/O?

I would make sure it's gonna' run before you put a lot into the hull.

Welcome aboard!

 

[bonzoscott]

Re: 1989 Galaxie 2.3l

Re: 1989 Galaxie 2.3l

If it is a Cobra Drive - view this

 

[Galaxie1989]

Re: 1989 Galaxie 2.3l

Re: 1989 Galaxie 2.3l

You have a 2.3l "what?" - What's make is your I/O?

I would make sure it's gonna' run before you put a lot into the hull.

Welcome aboard!

It's a omc cobra with the ford 2.3l. I'm definitely going to run it a couple times first. I'm not in any hurry trying to get all info and ideas I can before I invest time and $