omc outdrive problem...

[bobrock]

im having a terrible time installing the outdrive on an omc cobra ..ford 5.0 liter 1992 engine..it goes in about 2 inches into the spline and then stops like the u joint is hitting something ....are there any tricks to it ???or is it just a fight till it goes in ????

 

[tommays]

Re: omc outdrive problem...

did you check the alignment with a tool if its off you can have a real fight and dammage the coupling<br /><br />it takes some Fanagling even when things are perfect if your doing it your self the first time<br /><br />tommays

 

[pra100]

Re: omc outdrive problem...

Make sure drive is in not in gear.Very lightly greese or oil the input shaft,be sure all the grime is off the splines.When I say lightly,don't<br />pile it on or it will form a air lock as you push drive in.I also very lightly oil the inside of the bellows so u-joints will slide in bellows.<br />Now as you start pushing the drive in you can stick a big screw driver in the ujonts and move them back and forth and push.On the end of the spline there is 2 rubber o rings,oil them lightly. Get it a shove while turning u joint.Don't get the screw driver into bellows and puncture it.Thats how I get mine on.

 

[bobrock]

Re: omc outdrive problem...

sounds like it will do the trick .... we shall see

 

[RC]

Re: omc outdrive problem...

Phillip A is right on. I had the same problem last time I removed mine for servicing. Took it to the local shop and using Phillips technique he had it on in just a couple of minutes. Good luck.