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    Alpha compatability

    "Can anyone tell me whether th "Can anyone tell me whether the outdrive mounts on a gen 2 and gen 1 are the same? Was thinking of buying a boat that has probably a better outdrive unit than mine and swapping the units, however it is a 94 and mine is an 86. What I am curious of is the whether...
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    Slow mode cause 2500 rpm rev limiter

    "1993 OMC 5.8L EFI ran fine mo "1993 OMC 5.8L EFI ran fine most of the day, then after stopping at the dock for a few minutes, the motor would not go past 2500 rpms. Oil pressure was 40 sweeping up to 80 as the motor approached 2500. Water temp was 150. Could run up to 2400 no problem, after...
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    Tach jumpy and reading high at startup

    "Really more annoying than any "Really more annoying than anything, but I would like to hear any input as to the cause of this quirck. 93 5.8 EFI Omc. When I start it up to back off the trailer, the tach will sweep up to about 3000 rpms then slowly fall back to reading normal. Motor is...
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    43 merc arcing from coil to pos and neg term

    "Hey guys, just looking for so "Hey guys, just looking for some reassurance! 1986 4.3L 205hp alpha. I had a slight miss in the engine last year. I changed the plugs which were way overdue, and noticed the coil arcing from the pos and ground terminals to the center post. Being the scavenger...
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    Yahama 200 salt water series coughs and spits

    "Ok, just went out on my dad&# "Ok, just went out on my dad's Ocean Star 250 catamaran with twin 200 hp yamaha 2 stroke salt water series motors. I believe they are 1995 model. Both motors are a little hard to start the first start. We usually use a little starter fluid and then they are...
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    Ocean Star Catamaran

    "I am looking for some informa "I am looking for some information on my fathers boat. We have no owners manual nor can I find anything online about the Ocean Star 250 Catamaran. If anyone can direct me to a site where I may acquire these manuals I would appreciate it. I believe the company...
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    Belt Size

    "Ok, blew the alternator belt "Ok, blew the alternator belt today and wanting to go out tomorrow, anyone know what size belt I need for a 93 5.8L efi omc? parts store closes in an hour and they can't look it up for me. any help would be great!"
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    Prop Swap

    "I know there are enough quest "I know there are enough questions on here about props, but I have a new one for you guys. I am wondering if anyone has or has heard of using a mercruiser alpha I prop on an OMC cobra 15 spline? I have a quicksilver 19 pitch prop and was curious if anyone makes...
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    Twin Outboard Steering Adjustment

    "Have a 25' Ocean Star Cat "Have a 25' Ocean Star Catamaran with twin Yamaha 200 saltwater series motors. The motors appear to be pointed toward each other slightly. I was wondering if this is normal or should they both point straight since it is a Cat? I have also noticed that since they...
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    Quality outdrive

    "I am looking at purchasing a "I am looking at purchasing a 1993 Four Winns with the 5.8L 240hp motor and OMC Cobra outdrive (fifteen spline prop shaft). I have been reading up and see that Volvo and OMC merged in '93 and was wondering if I am getting a quality outdrive. I have been a...
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