OMC tools *400 *800 *SX *Cobra outdrive repairs
Last updated on 6/2/2024, 2:04:04 PM
- Cobra Outdrive Repairs
- Tools we have made
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Flush Kit For Hose
Engine Flush Kit
800 tools and techniques for testing water flow from stern drive to engine cooling system.
This item is a radiator flush kit placed between the intermediate housing and thermostat housing.
This Isolates over heating problems by measuring time it takes to fill a gallon bucket of water. Note 40 to 50 seconds at 650 rpm.
Note the outdrive must be in the water for this test. This same omc tool or fittings can be used for running the boat in the drive way with a garden hose.
Note outdrive should run at idle speed only for setting points and testing.
Note electric shift outdrives should not be left in gear for long periods of time, as electric coils have no way of cooling out of the water.
counter rotating wrench
Cobra or 800 tools for taking off both upper driven gear and lower pinion gear.
This is one of the best stern-drive tools you can make on your own.
The pinion gear or driven gear need to be tightened to a torque of 80 foot lbs. we use a 1/4 dowel pin on our shop units.
pressure vacuum test
Tools for pressure testing that can be put together from parts available at most car parts stores.
They are vacuum & fuel pressure gauge with 3 way tee. Hand air pump for 8 to 12 P.S.I. max. Oil fill screw 3/8 inch boat lower unit oil pump.
When pressure testing sterndrives electric, 400 and 800 series lower units slip a 5/8 hose by 6 foot hose over the end of the shift wire to stop air that would leak from shift cable end.
800 Series oil seal driver made from car exhaust adaptor 2-1/4 X 2-1 /8 inch
Tools you can make from your old water pump shafts
90340 Pinion nut adaptor end view holding nut in place
90350
P/N 90340 Pinion nut adaptor kit. This tool holds drive shaft nut for removal of pinion gear and drive shaft nut. $173.95