OMC Model?

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troy888

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I recently bought a gulfstream w/ an OMC 3.8 V6 runabout, and am in the process of restoring it. While searching for parts I am running into the problem of figuring out if my omc is an 800 or 400 series ? how do I find out? thanx
 
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Re: OMC Model?

Likely it is a Cobra if it is a V6. Most of the stringers had straight 6 cylinders. I think the last few years 1982 to 1985 they may have had a V6. The V6 would be a series 800. The Series 400 was only for the 4 cylinder.<br /><br />What year is the boat and motor??<br /><br />How do you tilt the motor up for beaching or trailering?? Hydralic Cylinders or a quarter round gear?<br /><br />How do you trim the outdrive?? Raise and lower the front of the motor or hydrolic cylinders?
 
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It is an 82 I believe, and uses an quarter moon gear for raising , as for the trim im not sure exactly how it works.. when I hit the trim button the whole motor raises and or lowers.<br /><br />... more info that might be helful<br />-outdrive model no 983159<br /> serial no J303896<br />-engine model no 382STMRONG<br /> serial no J749236<br /><br />.. does this help .. or do you need me to fetch more info?
 
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Ok it is a stringer and I belive a series 800. The model number you listed should tell anyone selling parts which outdrive you Have.<br />I belive all the 6 cylinder are series 800 outdrives.<br />Motor trim will raise and lower the front of the motor.<br /><br />Tilt will raise the outdrive but only use it in very shallow water at adle and do not raise more than required.
 
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