Prop problems?

[CaliChristy]

I have an OMC Cobra 5.0 with a Ford 302 i/o on my boat, I put a new prop on, adjusted the cables, and when I start my boat and put it in forward or reverse, the boat goes nowhere. What is the problem? Is it the prop shaft or what?

 

[CaliChristy]

Where can I find a drive coupler for a 1989 OMC cobra 5.0 with Ford 302 I/o motor?

 

[Scott Danforth]

eBay or check with your local dealer for old stock.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Check the coupler. Have you been pulling the drive every year to check alignment?

 

[jimmbo]

What brand of Prop, and does it use a replaceable Hub?

 

[QBhoy]

Is this a new to you boat ? If not, did it go into gear previously ? If it is in fact an unknown to you, perhaps might be worth checking those cables again..or perhaps it could even be the cone clutch slipping, if you have such a thing there. I know some omc/VP collaboration drives certainly have a cone clutch. Often can wear and slip…or quite commonly, struggle to grip/engage, when the gearbox has water ingress and/or the wrong/thinned oil in there. Worth a look, if you haven’t already.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Napa might have a sierra replacement coupler for it,....