OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

Lyndy

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I have heard about them, my White Boat Anchor does not have one and until now have never seen one. For others with a similar dilema here it is:

Ball-Gear-Cover.jpg
 

Boomyal

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

Get one! It was a recomended retro-fit. It keeps the cool water around the balls and cuts down on stess and wear.

My '75 electro shift did not have it, my '79 hydro-mechanical replacement did.
 

THE BEEF

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

You got to cover your Balls!:%
 

Manipulator

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

Mine does not have a cover. In fact, I have never seen one with a cover. Was this prior to the mechanical shift?
 

Lyndy

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

Manipulator said:
Mine does not have a cover. In fact, I have never seen one with a cover. Was this prior to the mechanical shift?

Mine and Boomyal's 75 Electric Shift do not, but his 79 Hydro-Mechanical does. I posted the picture to show it actually does exist and what it looks like. I plan to keep a lookout for one to see if it will fit, which my guess at this point is it would.
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

It's called a water deflector #909267 .Now a vintage part.Looks like it mounts on the top two seal retainer hsg bolts,and would be easy to fabricate.

DHP
 

KaGee

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

Personally, I prefer to keep mine dry. o:)8)
 

Lyndy

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

KaGee said:
Personally, I prefer to keep mine dry. o:)8)

8) Personally, I prefer to keep mine covered. 8)
 

Lyndy

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

:$ I was wondering how long it would take for this thread to start heading South :%
 

Boomyal

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

KaGee said:
Personally, I prefer to keep mine dry. o:)8)

...and powdered too, I'll bet?:p

Don't worry Lyndy, if you find one, it will fit.
 

THE BEEF

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Re: OMC Stringer Ball Gear Cover

Dry,Powered Balls
White Anchor Heaven o:)
 
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