I need help knowing what we have and which manual and parts catalog are the correct ones. We only have the Seloc manual so far, and it's not good enough. This OMC sterndrive is on a 1977 GlasPly. The model number on the upper unit is 981059. We can't find that number any place else other than having found some references to other people looking for information on theirs.
It's paired up with a Ford 302 (eight cylinder) that was overheating. We have traced that to a hole in the intermediate housing. In our paperwork the motor is listed as 175 hp.
Are all 1968 to '77 OMC electric stringers "the same"? I have read this in several places but this sterndrive was paired with 4 and 6 cylinder engines so they can't really be the same, can they?
Our sterndrive pre-dates the 400/800 series, and the Cobras, is that correct? Is it known as a "Type 3" OMC sterndrive?
Here are pictures. We would like to learn everything we can about it. I haven't bought the OEM manual yet, and don't want to purchase it until I know exactly what sterndrive we have for sure. There are about four 175 hp 1977 electric stringer outdrives listed in all the catalogs I've found so far - most I've found thanks to folks on this forum. We would appreciate any help anyone can provide. It seems there are quite of few of you here that are running electric stringers with success, and we would like to, too!
And, everything but the intermediate unit removed:
It's paired up with a Ford 302 (eight cylinder) that was overheating. We have traced that to a hole in the intermediate housing. In our paperwork the motor is listed as 175 hp.
Are all 1968 to '77 OMC electric stringers "the same"? I have read this in several places but this sterndrive was paired with 4 and 6 cylinder engines so they can't really be the same, can they?
Our sterndrive pre-dates the 400/800 series, and the Cobras, is that correct? Is it known as a "Type 3" OMC sterndrive?
Here are pictures. We would like to learn everything we can about it. I haven't bought the OEM manual yet, and don't want to purchase it until I know exactly what sterndrive we have for sure. There are about four 175 hp 1977 electric stringer outdrives listed in all the catalogs I've found so far - most I've found thanks to folks on this forum. We would appreciate any help anyone can provide. It seems there are quite of few of you here that are running electric stringers with success, and we would like to, too!
And, everything but the intermediate unit removed: