OMC Cobra Stern Drives manual.
Clymer Marine and PWC manuals are the #1 source for DIY maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. With step-by-step procedures combined with detailed photography and extensive use of exploded parts views, Clymer manuals are a must-have tool for the do-it-yourselfer.
Models:
OMC 2.3L (1986-1993)
OMC 2.5L (1986-1993)
OMC 3.0L (1986-1993)
OMC 4.3L (1986-1993)
OMC 4.3L HO (1986-1993)
OMC 5.0L (1986-1993)
OMC 5.0L HO (1986-1993)
OMC 5.0 EFI (1986-1993)
OMC 5.7L (1986-1993)
OMC 5.8L (1986-1993)
OMC 5.8 EFI (1986-1993)
OMC 7.5L (1986-1993)
OMC 262 King Cobra (1889)
OMC 350 King Cobra (1988-1989)
OMC 460 King Cobra (1988-1989)
This OMC Cobra stern drive manual is 560 pages.
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Torque specifications / Engine operation / Fasteners / Lubricants / Gasket sealant / Galvanic corrosion / Protection from galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Specifications
CHAPTER TWO / TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Service hints / Special tips / Mechanic’s techniques
CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting system / Charging system / SI-series Delcotron charging system troubleshooting / Motorola charging system troubleshooting / Ignition system / Breaker-point ignition (all 1986-1989 models, 1990 2.3L, 3.0L [PWC], 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.0L HO, 5.7L and 5.8L) / Delco HEI (high energy ignition) and Delco EST (electronic spark timing ignition system (1990 3.0L [PWS], 3.0L HO [PWS], 1991-on 3.0L and 3.0L HO) / Pestolite integrated BID (breakerless inductive distributor) ignition system (1991-on 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.0L HO and 5.8L; 1992 5.7L; and 1993 4.3L HO) / OMC Spitfire EEM System (1990-1991 4.3L HO) / Thick film integrated (TFI) ignition / Fuel system (except electronic fuel injection [EFI]) / Fuel system (EFI) / Engine performance / Engine overheating / Engine oil pressure indicator / Engine oil leaks / Engine noises / Engine troubleshooting / Cooling system / Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system / Stern drive unit
CHAPTER FOUR / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-operational checklist / Starting checklist / Post-operational checks / Cooling system flushing / Engine maintenance and lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Power steering service / Fuel system service / Fuel pump sediment bowl filter replacement / Canister-type filter replacement / Carburetor fuel inlet filter replacement / Flame arrestor / Battery / Fuel quality / Steering system lubrication / Stern drive lubrication / Lubricant level check / Gimbal housing and U-joint lubrication / Power trim and tilt reservoir fluid check and change / Engine tune-up / Compression check / Ignition system / Spark plug plugs / Distributor cap, wires and rotor Contact breaker point replacement / Breaker point gap adjustment / Ignition timing / / Carburetor adjustment / Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE / LAY-UP, COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE AND FITTING OUT
Lay-up / Cooling system draining refilling / Fitting out / Engine submersion / Specifications
CHAPTER SIX / INLINE ENGINES
Engine removal installation / Rear engine mounts / Engine alignment / Disassembly checklists / Valve cover / Intake and exhaust manifolds / Rocker arms / Crankshaft pulley and front hub (2.5L engine) / Crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer (3.0L engine) / Crankshaft pulley and damper (Ford engine) / Crankcase front cover and oil seal (GM engine) / Camshaft belt outer cover (Ford engine) / Timing gear replacement (GM engine) / Camshaft belt (Ford engine) / Sprocket and front seal replacement (Ford engine) / Camshaft and crankshaft gear (GM engine) / Auxillay shaft (Ford engine) / Oil pan and pump / Cylinder head / Valves seats and lifters / lash adjusters / Piston / Connecting rod / Rear main bearing oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug replacement / Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN / GM V6 AND V8 ENGINES
Engine removal installation / Rear engine mounts / Engine alignment / Disassembly checklists / Valve covers / Intake manifold / Exhuast manifolds / Rocker arms / Crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer / Crankcase front cover and oil seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and seats / Valve lifters / Piston / Connecting rod / Rear main bearing oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug replacement / Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT / FORD V8 ENGINES
Engine removal installation / Rear engine mounts / Engine alignment / Disassembly checklists / Valve covers / Intake manifold / Exhaust manifolds / Rocker arms / Crankshaft pulley and vibration damper / Crankcase front cover and oil seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and seats / Valve lifters / Piston / Connecting rod / Rear main oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug replacement / Specifications
CHAPTER NINE / FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
Flame arrestor / Carburetors / Fuel pump and anti-siphon devices / Mechanical fuel pump / Electrical fuel pump / Fuel lines / Specifications
CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat / Engine circulating pump / Stern drive pickup pump / Drive belts / Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery / Charging system / Starting system / Ignition system / Break-point ignition / Delco HEI and Delco EST ignition / Prestolite integral BID ignition / Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE / STERN DRIVE AND UPPER GEAR HOUSING
Specifications
CHAPTER THIRTEEN / GEARCASE HOUSING (LOWER UNIT)
Cobra drive / Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN / TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
Pivot housing / Gimbal ring / Gimbal housing / Transom bracket shift cable / Thrust plates / Specifications
CHAPTER FIFTEEN / POWER TRIM AND TILT SYSTEM
System components / Electrical system / Hydraulic system / Mechanical system / Specifications
CHAPTER SIXTEEN / STEERING SYSTEMS
Mechanical steering system / Power steering system / Specifications
INDEX
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