Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

[sailforth]

Does anyone know if a prop from a king cobra outdrive will fit a standard cobra outdrive. Are the splines and shaft OD the same? Any help is appreciated.

 

[CCrew]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

Depends on which "standard Cobra Outdrive". The early 4cyl ones have a different prop shaft diameter than the later ones and the V6-V8's. <br /><br />-Roger

 

[sailforth]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

I have a 1988 cobra outdrive with a 5L chevy engine. The prop is off a king cobra I don't know the year.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

You should have the drive that uses the V6/V8 outboard type props which is the same as the King. If it slips on, it will work. It may not be the right pitch but it should fit. Usually in a 3 blade version the diameter will be around 14 1/4".<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

Dhadley's right on the money....<br /><br />And, Those Same Props willl Also slip right onto the Mercruiser outdrives + V6 outboards......<br />But, The Merc Props Won't fit an OMC.........

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

Bondo -- the Merc props will fit the OMC/Cobra/Bomb motors. Simply shorten the Merc splines and away you go. We do it all the time.<br /><br />How cool, you just doubled your prop inventory!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

Dhadley, You're No Doubt Right.....<br />Do you do this with a large drill or ream, Or rehub the prop ??????<br /><br />When I was playing with the two, the OMC prop slips onto my Merc propshaft, you just need a very Thin Nut to hold it on.....Although this could be the length of the Torque-Shift prop, I didn't try a regular prop.......<br />The Merc prop stopped short on the OMC propshaft by a considerable distance.......

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Cobra Outdrive Propeller Compatability

Actually we shorten the splines in a mill. Most prop shops can do it very easily. No big deal.