Is OMC a Volvo?

Is OMC a Volvo?

On December 23rd 1998, Volvo purchased the Lexington, Tennessee factory and all of the production rights to the OMC sterndrives, thus officially ending the OMC sterndrive business.

Are OMC and MerCruiser the same?

Cadet. Re: Difference between Mercruiser & OMC? I’ve worked on both, you’re right, they’re the same engines.

Are OMC Cobra outdrives good?

Volvo did in fact purchase the OMC outdrive division. The OMC Cobra is actually a good drive. The downfall and bad reputation can often be contributed to misadjusted shift cables, engine idle too high, and inoperable ESA switches. They require a tech who knows what they are doing when these are set up.

Are all OMC outdrives the same?

The drives are all the same they will all swap. But the gear ratio is different in all the drives. The gear ratio is different for the different drives. The 5.0 and the 5.7 will work.

Who makes Cobra outdrive?

made by Volvo, or just copied Volvo’s design. OMC was having financial difficulties at that time, and sold a 50% stake in their sterndrive business to Volvo-Penta. This new sterndrive is available with one prop (“SX”) or dual props (“DP”). The new SX/DP drive retains many of the original Cobra castings.

What is the difference between OMC Cobra and King Cobra?

OMC King Cobra Much larger upper housing with rounded top and sides. Lower housing slightly smaller than “Baby King”, with larger skeg starting from front edge of housing. Shifting is done with a cable. The attaching point is port side, on the front face of drive.

What is OMC Cobra ESA?

Re: OMC Cobra ESA module OMC ESA = Electric Shift Assist. Merc’s SA = Shift Assist. Either accomplishes basically the same thing by stumbling rpm momentarily during a shift from gear back into neutral due to Dog Clutch resistance while under prop thrust.

How do you adjust the gear cable on a boat?

Gearbox Cable

1. Adjust the gearbox control cable. Place the control lever in the neutral position.
2. Push the control to the “Forward idle” position. Ensure that the gearbox actuator moves fully into the forward position.
3. Pull the control to the “Reverse idle” position.

How do I remove OMC Cobra outdrive?

Remove and discard six elastic locknuts E….OMC Cobra Outdrive Removal

1. Install lifting eye into upper gear housing until full thread engagement is achieved.
2. Remove and retain elastic locknut A and flat washer B from trim/tilt pivot rod.
3. Use a soft hammer to lightly tap trim/tilt pivot rod out of trim/tilt cylinder.

Do you have to remove outdrive to remove engine?

Re: Pulling Engine, remove outdrive? Yes. You need a kit that has the gasket where the drive meets the transom and it has some o rings and stuff in it too.

How do I remove my outdrive?

Secure the outdrive to the cart. Remove all but one of the six nuts from the bell-housing stud with a socket wrench. Leave the last nut loose; turn it by hand. Remove the last nut and pull the outdrive straight out.

How do you fill a OMC Cobra outdrive?

OMC Cobra outdrive lube filling

1. fill from the bottom hole up to mid point.
2. once lube is coming out mid point place plug back in mid point.
3. with the top dipstick plug resting in the hole pump up to the tip.
4. from there screw in dip stick and check level.
5. if level is good place dipstick in tightly and place plug in the very bottom of case.

How much gear oil does an OMC Cobra take?

Pump slowly, should take about 2 qts. Check with top plug with dipstick. When full thread in top plug, quickly remove pump fitting, replace plug there.

How do you fill an OMC lower unit?

1. Step 1: Place the drive in a vertical position. Place the drive in a vertical position.
2. Step 2: Remove the fill plug.
3. Step 3: Fill the drive with OMC Hi-Vis gearcase lubricant.
4. Step 4: Frequently check gauge while filling.
5. Step 5: After drive has been run, recheck oil level.

How do I change the lower unit oil in my OMC Cobra?

When the oil just reaches the upper drain hole, close it up by inserting the upper drain screw. Remove the oil pump from the lower drain hole, and quickly insert the drain screw/plug….

Lower unit oil pump	Oil pump $12.29
28404 cover o-ring 2	Replacement top cover assembly P/N 28404 Cover assembly $71.89 OEM 914489

What is OMC hi vis gear oil?

Hi-Vis® gear case lubricant is an exceptional heavy duty gearcase oil. It offers high film strength and protection in wet environments in 1989 and earlier V4 and smaller Evinrude® and Johnson® outboards that specify Hi-Vis®.

What weight is OMC Hi Vis Gearcase Lube?

0.60 Lbs.

What weight is Evinrude HPF PRO?

2.00 Lbs.

What color should lower unit oil be?

A greyish milky color to your lower unit oil indicates water in the oil. Unless it is excessive, on an older motor, this is normal and why you drain it, and replace it, before it freezes.