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    Swap a cobra 3.0 985684 out drive in place of 985268?

    Hi all. I have a 1988 Cobra 3.0 with 985268 model outdrive blown. I have a line on a solid known good marked as for a 3.0 liter with model 985684. Is this a compatible swap? I have OMC manual and it makes no reference to this model drive for any year or displacement. The tag says 3.0 liter...
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    Cobra 3.0 / 1988 changing tilt / trim cylinders

    All: A question... I need to change tilt / trim cylinders on my 88 Cobra. I assume I need to do this in the down position. I have both the OMC and Seloc manuals and they aren't clear on this, however. The OMC manual is clear that you should be in the up position to check or add fluid, so...
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    Propeller choice OMC Cobra 30 on 17 foot bow rider

    "I am trying to improve perfor "I am trying to improve performance on my boat, and believe a prop upgrade is in order. Here is current setup: 1988 OMC Cobra, 3.0L 17 foot Renken SS1700, 1988 Running a 13x19 prop now. WOT rating for the engine is around 4500 per manual. The boat runs...
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    Cobra shift cable replacement questions

    "Hello All: Have a Cobra outdr "Hello All: Have a Cobra outdrive with a stiff shift action. I suspect I have to replace the transom shift cable. Any advice / pointers on this process are appreciated. 1. I have a '88 RGD model, 3.0L. The existing cable is red and OMC 986654. I believe this...
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    71 60ESL71C reverse battery cables amplifier damaged

    "My son inadvertently installe "My son inadvertently installed the battery with the cables reversed on my 71 Johnson 60ESL71C. When the starter turned backward I noticed what happened. I know this fries the rectifier, and after correcting the connections, checked the charging output and it...
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