Aintjudge
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PS, you also have a 93 outdrive and engine. 93 was the last year for that type Cobra. In 94 the drive changed to the SX/Cobra. (Cone clutch by Volvo).
You've got to remove the drive and fish out the retainer plate that the screw threads into and then tighten it up...but first...replace the top cover and gasket so no dirt winds up in side your drive! When you pull the drive you can lube the gimble bearing...ujoints..driveshaft splines...and check the bellows for cracks/leaks/water....I'd also clean out the area behind the bellcrank and pack that area with triple guard grease. When you re-install the drive...first check the alignment with the tool and use a new gasket coated on both sides with OMC gasket sealer. See this link for instructions on the R+R...
http://support.crowleymarine.com/entries/114108-omc-cobra-complete-outdrive-installation
http://support.crowleymarine.com/entries/113074-omc-cobra-complete-outdrive-removal
to this I'll add:
http://support.crowleymarine.com/entries/113068-omc-cobra-outdrive-lubricant-filling
because many do it yourselfers who don't have the right manual screw up the filling of the drive and burn up the upper gears....Cobras are easy to maintain...just follow instructions...
I have the same problem with a model 985267 Cobra stern drive upper unit. I bought the boat as a "project boat. The previous owner removed the plug and the inner part got caught up in water impeller. Did you ever find the part numbers for the assembly (plug, seal, and retainer plate) as I need a new retainer plate and the seal.