1987 Omc Cobra 5.7 Outdrive Question

87 bayliner

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Im Getting Ready To Reinstall The Outdrive And Need To Know When Reinstalling The Out Drive What Position Should The Shift Lever On The Outdrive Be In? Neutral ? How About The Shifter Itself ?
Also, Is Permetex Required On The Gasket Seperating The Outdrive From The Transom Assembely ? What About Lubricating The Shift Cable ? Any Insight Or Advice Is Welcome

Thx In Advance

J
 

HT32BSX115

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Re: 1987 Omc Cobra 5.7 Outdrive Question

Howdy,

There is a LOT to reinstalling the drive according to the manual.

It talks about doing the " Shift System Neutral adjustment" prior to installation.

There's some VERY critical measurements to do this correctly.

There's info HERE about this also.


If you attempt this without a service manual you may end up damaging the drive.

You need an OMC #507605 manual.


Regards,


Rick
 

bruceb58

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Re: 1987 Omc Cobra 5.7 Outdrive Question

It needs to be in neutral.
 
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