omc electic shift

skippy867

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i was wondering if i have the electric shift assist on my 89 king cobra drive? or how can i tel if i do? thanks
 

Don S

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Re: omc electic shift

You have one of the 3 possible King Cobras that OMC lays claim to. But yours does have the ESA module. Same as a regular Cobra.
 

skippy867

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Re: omc electic shift

so it does? i put some mercury high proformance gear lube in it, but i noticed it said on the back " do not use in omc electric shift". i did not run it yet with it in but i suppose i should drain it, right? if so what kinda gear lube can i run in it?
 

WizeOne

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Re: omc electic shift

You are mixing your drive up with the old OMC electric shift stringer drive. It used a lighter lubricant in the lower unit. That is what is being referred to.
 
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