On My OMC Cobra 2.5L with a 3.0 out drive, 1986
I finally found the slight lean from the transom.
It is the housing for the shift cable.
The crimp to the hose failed.
I pulled the motor to get to the transom bracket and gimbal.
Bought a 1 5/16" crow foot 1/2" drive.
Attempting to do so mounted...