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rexo910
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 09:48 pm: | 
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im not getting any spark out of the coil there is 12v to ground on the pos. nothing when you check from pos to neg. if i take the wire off the coil 12v across. no spark between point switched coil points and condensor can not figure out please help |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 1806
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 02:09 am: |
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go from ground to neg coil
got almost 12v
i use a test light
if not unhook the tach wire from tach
did that help? |
chuck hopkins
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 08:16 am: |
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most motors have a risistor boock this ione dose notit is a wire like merccruser take a wire from hot side of battery to coil direckt jumper lots of sparck then change resister wire or jump around old resistre wire so as not to have to open up loom of wires worked on mine same problem on mine |
Dave Moore
Visitor
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 08:03 pm: |
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I just bought a 1987 Thundercraft Regency 16ft with a 2.3 liter Ford. The timing belt broke and the boat had been sitting, water got in and locked it up. I now have the motor free but it only turns so far befor it stops. I think it bent the valves. My question is if I go to the local auto junk yard will I be able to use a 2.3 out of a ford truck or car? |
Richard Bramlett
Member
Username: scarfdud
Post Number: 9
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 02:04 am: |
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not sure if they will swap, but the 2.3 in a car doesn't bend valves when the belt brakes |
Kevin Healey
Member
Username: little_buddy
Post Number: 9
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 02:49 am: |
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Is the automotive engine a timing chain?Rather than a belt? |
Richard Bramlett
Member
Username: scarfdud
Post Number: 10
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 09:27 am: |
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No the automotive is a belt. |
Rod The Aussie
Visitor
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 07:12 pm: |
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HEADGASKET, I have a bayliner with a 2.3 ford cobra engine 1989, I am having trouble finding a marine gasket for it, Does anyone out there know where i might find one ...Would be very much appreciated ...Kind Reguards Rod..}rod.jenny@bigpond.com} |
Bob Hill
Advanced Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 600
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 09:33 pm: |
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You can get the 2.3 headgasket from this site PN 0912764
http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0912764&ptype=&Eng ine=&Model= |
Mote
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 09:33 pm: |
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I need a new prop for a 1989 spectrum. Its 19' with a 2.3 liter cobra sterndrive. The old prop was a 3 blade aluminum and 13 3/4" diam 15 pitch. I'm trying to increase my "hole shot" without sacrificing too much top end speed. I'd like to be able to pull a skier out of the water. Any suggestions? |
Hy Stat
Advanced Member
Username: hystat
Post Number: 297
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 09:58 pm: |
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a 19' with a 2.3 is never going to be much of a ski boat. I would stick with the 15 and just practice the skiing - 2 skis and then drop one if you want to slalom. 1 driver, 1 spotter, 1 skier...leave everyone else on shore. |
sean munroe
Visitor
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 12:28 am: |
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i have a 1990 bayliner capri 2.3 omc cobra . i have a chance to replace the motor and drive with a 4.3 v6 merk out drive or a new 3.0 4cyl volvo will these
drives fit in the hole the omc came out of in the rear of the boat with no fabercating |
Peter Lane
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 04:29 pm: |
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I have reason to suspect that the Holey carb. from a 5.8l V8 cobra is not allowing fuel in. It hasnt seen active service for a long time and the separator/filter had a fair bit of water in it. Should I be able to blow in through the fuel intake pipe coupling ? it appears to be blocked. Is it possible to dissmantle without interfering with adjustments/settings ? |
glo martin
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 10:40 am: |
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we have a '87 bayliner capri with ford 2.3 cobra engine. does anyone know the stats for timing this marine engine?? |
glo martin
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 10:43 am: |
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sorry, I should have said OMC 2.3 cobra marine engine |
DUSTIN WILSON
Visitor
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 11:57 pm: |
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NEED A CARBURATER FOR MY 2.3 OMC COBRA MOTOR IM NOT SURE WUT THE PROBLEM IS IT RUNS FINE AT IDLE AND PRETTY MUCH ANY OTHER TIME THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IS WHEN I TRY TO GUN IT IT COMPLETLY DIES OUT BUT AS LONG AS I EASE INTO IT ITS FINE |
Bob Hill
Advanced Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 905
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 06:14 am: |
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Dustin....and many others in this thread. You should be starting your own NEW thread when asking a question, this is one of the worst ones I've seen in a while for new people just tacking their question into someone else's thread. It makes it very confusing to follow along.
Anyway for your carb problem it really just sounds like the accelerator pump isn't working. Take the flame arrestor off and look down in the throat, when you pump the throttle do you see any stream of gas shooting out? You can pickup a kit and rebuild it or take it into any carb shop and have it done. |
Frank Fuller
Member
Username: kid
Post Number: 44
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 06:19 am: |
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Just make sure the engine is not running. If it is and it backfires through the carb well you can figer out what happens
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Jeff Patterson
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| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 10:25 am: |
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I am looking for a wire set for a 2.3 litre ford engine used in a 1987 bayliner capri...any ideas as to where as the local dealer here doesn't sell those anymore. |
Brian Thomas
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 10:51 pm: |
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I have a 86 sylvan, 17' 2.3 It ran fine when I put it away last year but now I have no spark to the plugs. No spark to the points. The coil shows hot, in and out, and I have juice to the wire inside the cap that feeds the points. What is it? Condenser, coil, points, fuse? HELP!!! I just want to go fishin. |
Bob Hill
Advanced Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 938
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 05:59 am: |
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Brian....I am 99% sure it's probably your points. Take a piece of fine sandpaper or an emery board or ??? and give the points a quick cleaning to see if that helps. If it does then don't leave it like that but replace them, set them for the proper gap/dwell and check/adjust your timing. |
tbarrick
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| | Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 01:10 am: |
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HELP! I have a mid 80's OMC 2.3 cobra in a 20 foot bluefin. I have power to the selinoid (new) I have power to the posts on the coil (new coil) and power at the wire from the distributer but NO power (or spark) coming out of the coil or at the plugs - Whats wrong?
Thanks! |
Bob Hill
Advanced Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 948
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 07:09 am: |
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As above check your points for correct operation, they must open and close as you crank the engine, make sure they are clean and gapped correctly. You can have all the power in the right places but if the points don't open/close with a good ground the coil will never charge and collapse creating the spark. |
Harry Testiclis
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| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 05:20 pm: |
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I just bought a 1989 Bayliner 1952 with 2.3 ford omc cobra engine. The engine starts fine etc the problem is when I go to take of it hesitates/sputters and sometimes stalls.
Once it gets past this little hesitation point it seems to run well. The old owner told be that the boat was not used much and a mechanic told him that is was just from a lack of running. I have been told it could be the points? or the boat needs a good tune up.
Any thoughts
Thanks |
Bob Hill
Advanced Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 982
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 07:00 pm: |
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Probably needs a good tune up including fuel filters. Your problem could even be the accelerator pump in the carb. Start with the tune up and filters, pull off the anti-syphon valve at the gas tank (where the engine fuel line attaches) and clean it good with carb cleaner and see how it runs after those things are done. |
Harry Testiclis
New member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 04:56 pm: |
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Bob I am planning on doing some work on the boat this weekend.
Can you advise what exactly you mean by tune up?
Change of plugs, wires and filters?
Also where exactly is the accelerator pump
Thanks |
Brian Brackett
Advanced Member
Username: kainon
Post Number: 381
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 08:01 pm: |
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The accelerator pump is inside the carburetor.
A tune means different things for different people.
Distributor Cap, Rotor, Spark Plugs, Spark plug wires, Distributor Points & Condensor, Changing Fuel Filter(s), Changing Engine Oil & Filter. Checking or changing accessorie belts. Checking and cleaning Fuses, Cleaning the carb with carb cleaner and Flame Arrestor with soap & water. |
Harry Testiclis
New member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 02:41 pm: |
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Gents I am trying to get the gear oil into the outdrive but don't know which 2 (I think)screws it undo to fill it. Can you help me out maybe even with a diagram of it.
Thanks
Rookie Boater. |
Brian Brackett
Advanced Member
Username: kainon
Post Number: 602
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 04:46 pm: |
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you fill outdrives from the bottom up, remove the upper most screw and fill with the drive as straight up and down as you can, till it just comes out the top, UNLESS you have a screw on the very very top ( not top side ) of the drive, then it's only to the Notch on the Long Screw.
Dont touch the screw on the PORT/Left Side in the middle.
Ok ? |
Harry Testiclis
New member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 10:24 am: |
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Thanks Brian perhaps you have a diagram that could help me out a little more?
I learned the hard way about the screw on the left side (what a stupid set up)
We had to take the outdrive apart to fix this.
The bottom most screw is on the bottom fin? Is this correct?
If so the only one I would need to locate is the top one. Again if you had a diagram for me and point these out that would be great I would like to get the boat in the water this weekend.
Again Brian thanks for your help. |
Brian Brackett
Advanced Member
Username: kainon
Post Number: 612
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 10:52 am: |
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http://dougrussell.com/partscatalog/volvo_omc/index.cfm?fuseaction=comp&group=63 7&GroupList=623,624,625,626,627,628,629,630,631,632,633,634,635,636,637,638
Shows #60 on the top ( mini dipstick ) - dougrussell.com is a marina near me in NE, has some nice pics, but is limited in year range.
yea.. the bottom is on the bottom of the FIN..
You should use the wides screw driver you have.
There is an Impact Driver set you can buy that is Perfect for stubborn screws that has a big flat blade bit in there you can put on a 3/8 drive rachet. and the impact is great if they are tight, a tap of the hammer while twisting with the wrist.. viola !
your welcome... |
Harry Testiclis
Member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 12:21 pm: |
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This helps looks like I should be able to do this on the weekend.
Ya I was having trouble with the screws I will have to take a big flat head up with me on the weekend. |
Todd Ruble
New member
Username: toddr
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 08:09 pm: |
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When I idle at low speed my engine gets hot? Over 200? Any ideas? |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1282
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 08:35 pm: |
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First thing to check is the impeller in the drive water pump. if it has fins missing then you need to check through the system as they can cause blockages. |
Harry Testiclis
Member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 5
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 11:23 am: |
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Gents I have having some RPM issues
Full out the RPM's are 5600 (way too hi)
I have been told I need to change my prop.
currently I have a 13 1/4 X 17 prop on
any advice on what I need to put on?
What should the RPM's be?
The boat I have is a 1989 Bayliner Capri 1952.
Also any ideas of a website that will tell me which prop I need and also a website that I can buy on for a half decent price.
Thanks |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1366
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 01:03 pm: |
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Harry...the 2.3 is a high RPM motor, specs for WOT are 5200-5600, you could go up 2 in of pitch to a 19" prop and that will probably bring your WOT RPM's down between 300-400, you may see a slight decline in your hole shot but may actually increase your top end speed a bit.
There are lots of websites out there but ideally you want a prop that will put you withing the manufactures suggested RPM's at WOT.
Some marinas/dealers will let you try different props before buying. |
Harry Testiclis
Member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 6
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 01:21 pm: |
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How is that possible when it red lines at about 5000 or 5100 RPM? Bayliner has told it full out it should be around 4800 |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1367
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 02:08 pm: |
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Just going by these specs
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Harry Testiclis
Member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 7
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 04:06 pm: |
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Hey boys its Harry again looking at winterizing the boat in the next couple of weeks. Is this something I can do myself? If so can you advise on the steps I need to take.
Thanks |
Skipper T
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Username: coachl
Post Number: 22
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 02:45 pm: |
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2.3 Idle mixture can you explain 1/2 turns out? |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1409
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 09:12 pm: |
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This is the initial setting for this screw. You turn it in carefully until it bottoms out, (don't want to damage the tip or the seat) and then you turn it out 1/2 turn and go from there. See # 15 in the pic below, this is the idle mixture screw.
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niklas stenström
Member
Username: stoner
Post Number: 81
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 05:54 am: |
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Hi. Could it be possible there`s a miss in the manual when it says, idle mixture screw 2 1/2 turns out on a 1987 2,3L model and on all other 1988-1990 2,3L models 1/2 turn out? The other tune up specs are exactly the same. What do you think?
Sorry for jumping in like this. |
Morten Ringvold
Senior Member
Username: haffiman37
Post Number: 4185
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 06:02 am: |
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If you do a search, you will find that there is a different part number (carb assy) from 88 and up. |
niklas stenström
Member
Username: stoner
Post Number: 82
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 08:10 am: |
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I haven`t thought of that.
Thanks. |
harry arthur
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Username: arthur3
Post Number: 33
Registered: 08-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 11:10 pm: |
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I agree with Bob,idle mixture turn outs are general, due to the age and condition of the carb. adjustment could vary significantly. The use of a vacuum gauge on a straight source of vacuum, not ported vacuum is a sure bet for proper adjustment |
Harry Testiclis
Member
Username: harry_testiclis
Post Number: 8
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 - 03:53 pm: |
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Why is nobody helping me out with the winterizing process? |
Bob Hill
Senior Member
Username: boatin_bob
Post Number: 1424
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 - 04:12 pm: |
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Harry...your winterizing question most likely got overlooked. It's always best to start a new thread with your question so this doesn't happen. Not to mention it's not good forum etiquette to tag onto another's thread with an unrelated question. Have a read through this page and then come back with any specific questions (in a new thread)
http://www.brownsmarina.com/tech-winter-inboard.html |
