86 OMC Outdrive (Rebuild ?)

[Grouchybear35]

Hello Mates,<br /> I have recently bought an 86 Fabuglass Bow Rider. It had a new 4.3 V6 put in in 94 and it runs great. The outdrive has never been apart. The origonal owner has been running Quicksilver gear lube and changing it every season. It is a bit hard to shift back to drive after being in reverse but otherwise seems to work okay. This is my first boat and I am wondering if I should have the outdrive gone through this winter and have whatever is worn replaced so she will be ready for fun in the sun next season? Any information will be a big help.<br /> Sorry, I had this in the wrong catagory.

 

[JB]

Re: 86 OMC Outdrive (Rebuild ?)

Moving to I/O

 

[Stanp]

Re: 86 OMC Outdrive (Rebuild ?)

More than likely, your shift cable needs adjusted or relaced. try looking at www.funkopolis.com for good pointers on how to replace or adjust. It ain't easy but its no impossible. I have the same condition in my 4.3omc cobra. I'll be working on it this week. Don't let this shifting problem continue, it will ruin the outdrive eventually.

 

[pecothern]

Re: 86 OMC Outdrive (Rebuild ?)

Make sure your engine is idling as low as stable (600) and your ESA module is working properly making the engine "stutter" when shifting Does your outdrive have the updated red cable?

 

[Grouchybear35]

Re: 86 OMC Outdrive (Rebuild ?)

I am not sure about the red cable, when did this update come out?