OMC Cobra Stern Drive Service and Repair Manual

This Clymer stern drive shop manual covers OMC Cobra engines for the years 1994-2000.

Models Included are:
OMC 3.0GL
OMC 3.0GS
OMC 4.3GI
OMC 4.3GL
OMC 4.3GS
OMC 5.0FI
OMC 5.0FL
OMC 5.0FSI
OMC 5.0GI
OMC 5.0GL
OMC 5.7GI
OMC 5.7GL
OMC 5.7GS
OMC 5.8FI
OMC 5.8FL
OMC 5.8FSI
OMC 7.4GI
OMC 7.4GL
OMC 7.4GSI
OMC 8.2GI
OMC 8.2GL
OMC 8.2GSI

The OMC stern drive manual by Clymer is a great  reference for repair and service information. This service manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer as well as the experienced mechanic.  The repair manual contains hundreds of original photographs and illustrations obtained from the complete disassembly and assembly of the engine. This, in addition to extensive research, is how Clymer repair manuals achieve an unmatched level of detail.  The shop manual will guide mechanics and owners through each service, troubleshooting and repair procedure possible.

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The OMC stern drive manual includes the following chapter information:

CHAPTER ONE | GENERAL INFORMATION

CHAPTER TWO | TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER THREE | LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Before each use | After each use | Lubrication | Fuel system maintenance | Engine coolant | Tune-up | Submersion | Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR | LAY-UP, WINTERIZING AND FITTING OUT
Lay-up | Winterizing | Fitting out

CHAPTER FIVE | ADJUSTMENTS
Carburetor adjustment | Ignition timing adjustment | Shift cable adjustment | Throttle cable adjustment | Trim position sender and trim limit control module adjustment | Specifications

CHAPTER SIX | ENGINE
Engine operation | Special tools | Replacement parts | Special service precautions | Engine removal | Engine installation | Engine alignment | Rocker arm cover | Valve adjustment | Placing the No. 1 piston at TDC (firing position) | Lifter cover | Measuring camshaft lobe lift | Cylinder head | Valves and valve seats | Rocker arm and pushrod | Flywheel housing, drive coupler and flywheel | Oil pan | Oil pump | Harmonic balancer | Timing gear or chain cover and oil seal | Timing chain and sprockets | Balance shaft | Camshaft and lifters | Piston and connecting rod | Crankshaft and rear main seal | Break-in procedure | Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN | FUEL SYSTEM
Servicing the fuel system | Mechanical low-pressure fuel pump | Low-pressure electric fuel pump | Flame arrestor and cover | Carburetor | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) | Throttle body | Intake plenum, fuel rail and injectors | Fuel pressure regulator | High-pressure electric fuel pump | Fuel reservoir | Intake manifold | Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT | COOLING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Thermostat | Hose replacement | Recirculation pump replacement | Seawater pump | Oil and power steering fluid coolers (replacement) | Exhaust elbow | Exhaust bellows, exhaust tube and flapper valve | Exhaust manifold | Specifications

CHAPTER NINE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery | Alternator | Starter and starter solenoid | Ignition system | Starter slave solenoid | Starter relay | Fuel pump relay | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system relay | Oil pressure sender | Oil pressure switch | Coolant temperature sender | Coolant temperature sensor | Engine overheat switch | Manifold air pressure sensor | Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor | Throttle position sensor (TPS) | Idle air control motor (IAC) | Idle speed control solenoid (ISC) | Knock sensor (KS) | Knock sensor module | Knock sensor amplifier | Engine control unit (ECU) | Engine control assembly (ECA) | Specifications

CHAPTER TEN | DRIVE UNIT
Drive unit identification | Drive unit operation | Drive unit gear ratio | High altitude operation | Outdrive service precautions | Sacrificial anodes | Shifting and propeller rotation | Propeller | Drive unit | Universal joint service | Shift housing service | Lower gearcase | Drive unit pressure and vacuum tests | Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN | TRANSOM BRACKET
Pivot housing | Bellows and water hose | Gimbal bearing and seal | Gimbal ring | Inner transom plate and bracket housing | Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE | POWER TRIM SYSTEM
Electrical trim system components | Hydraulic trim system components | Trim cylinder and hoses | Trim position sender | Filling and bleeding the trim system | Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN | STEERING SYSTEM
Safety precautions | Mechanical (manual) steering system | Power steering system | Specifications

INDEX

COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS

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Publisher: Clymer Manuals — 2007
Author: Jay Bogart, Michael Morlan, Ed Scott, Ron Wright, et al
Binding: Paperback — 8¼ x 10¾ x 1 inches
Pages: 562 — Hundreds of b&w photos and illustrations
ISBN: 1599691078

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The OMC Cobra stern drive service and repair manual applies to the following years:
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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