That's good news! I did the bellows on mine last year and they weren't bad to replace on my VP drive.
I am getting the itch. Went to Alum and it is still completely covered in ice
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| Author: | crossram [ Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | fired it up for the first time |
fired up the boat for the first time since i bought it. Engine runs smooth, just need to get out on the water to check the carb they always have good response with no load.the out drive shifts fine.everything works except the trim tab gauge and the depth gauge. still need to pull out drive for bellows, u joints and bearing. |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
That's good news! I did the bellows on mine last year and they weren't bad to replace on my VP drive. I am getting the itch. Went to Alum and it is still completely covered in ice
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| Author: | crossram [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
i was thinking about making a trip up to alum for a test run after i finish . they usualy dont get the docks in untill first of may at deer creek |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
crossram wrote: i was thinking about making a trip up to alum for a test run after i finish . they usualy dont get the docks in untill first of may at deer creek It should be good to go by tax time. They usually put the docks in April 1st. This year, may be a little later since its solid ice out there still. A couple of 60* plus days and that should put a dent in things though... |
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| Author: | LouC [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
If you need a trim sending unit Sierra makes an aftermarket one for about $130 or so, mine has actually lasted longer that the OE ones (no longer available). The bellows design of the Cobra is basically the same as the Volvo SX (Volvo used the whole OMC transom design in the joint venture drives). The driveshaft bellows is actually the exact same part between the 2 drives. |
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| Author: | crossram [ Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
havent looked at the sending unit yet been sitting for a while could just need some tlc. Im going to pick up the drive parts and try to get to it this weekend .weather is crazy here one day 66 next 24 |
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| Author: | crossram [ Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
hutch do you dock or trailer at alum ? my wifes cousin docks up there. took him couple of years to get thru the lottery for a dock . |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
crossram wrote: hutch do you dock or trailer at alum ? my wifes cousin docks up there. took him couple of years to get thru the lottery for a dock . I just trailer. The boat storage place is right around the corner from there anyway. I have heard it takes a loooong time to get a dock space. I dont know when they do the drawings, but I am good with our setup right now. |
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| Author: | crossram [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
took him about 3 years to get a dock |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
Days like yesterday make me want to get out there so bad! Damn lake needs to thaw out. Did you get camper canvas with your Vista? |
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| Author: | crossram [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
I know.I had to re winterize yesterday after starting it up last weekend yes I have all the pieces. put it on couple of weeks ago to see if still fits |
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| Author: | LouC [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
Can't wait to hear mine running again. Weather here is the same today 60 tomorrow 25. On the Cobra if the trim gauge on the dash does not work 99% of the time its the sending unit on the drive. A pain to change unless you know the tricks. R+R...from this list of articles....PS this is a good place to get OEM Cobra parts as well... http://www.crowleymarine.com/support/tech_articles.html |
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| Author: | crossram [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: fired it up for the first time |
Thanks. a lot of info on their website after firing it up It made the urge to get on the water worse |
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