1981 omc stringer 800 tilt clutch

[Blujay96]

I have a 1981 omc stringer 800 behind a 3.8l. The tilt was not working well. I pulled the cap of and found there was no oil just water. The water was clear and not rusty(which I was surprised). I found a bad spot in the gasket. I ordered a new gasket and o-ring. My question is should I spray some pb blaster in there to make sure nothing is stuck together.

 

[full stringer]

Re: 1981 omc stringer 800 tilt clutch

TAKE OUT THE CLUTCHES INSIDE SOAK THEM AS A UNIT IN GASOLINE OVERNIGHT. THEN REPACK THAT HOUSING WITH GOOD MARINE GRADE GREASE INSTEAD OF OIL. iT WILL PREVENT WATER INTRUSION AND LUBRICATION BREAKDOWN ON THE CLUTCHES. I HAVE RAN MY TILT CLUTCHES THIS WAY FOR YEARS.

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1981 omc stringer 800 tilt clutch

Thanks

 

[Nivekt]

Re: 1981 omc stringer 800 tilt clutch

In addition to what full stringer said, I would also go so far as to remove the tilt shaft(#46) and all associated components and inspect them. Follow the exploded diagram to make sure everything is accounted for and not chewed up from wear. Also, make sure you have a new nylon washer(#43) as this is a common water intrusion point when old washers are used. Also, make sure you use two gaskets(#66) instead of one so that when you seal the assembly back up you dont inadvertently crank down on the mounting bolts(#38) and bind the clutch pack so that the whole assembly cant rotate.

Get yourself the Seloc manual, at the least, or preferably the OEM manual so that you know exactly how to take everything apart. It is very simple to do with basic tools but the manual will keep the order of assembly/disassembly for you.

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1981 omc stringer 800 tilt clutch

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered a factory oem manual. And I think it is a 2 pack of the gasket.