OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

[marksmart]

Its not engaging very easy it grinds... It goes in to gear at about a quarter throttle but it just in and out in an idle. Thanks for the help.<br /><br />mark

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

You may need to adjust your shift cable and/or the clutch dog is worn and needs changing. The following is quite helpfull.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/index.html

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

I had the same problem...A new shift cable fixed it.

 

[mike11374]

Re: OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

Gary, <br />how much did the new cable cost with labor? Or did you do it yourself?

 

[bruceb58]

Re: OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

You can buy an OMC shift cable for around $185 here:<br /><br /> http://www.fasteddiesmarineparts.com <br /><br />The Sierra brand can be bought for less than $100. If it were my boat, I would buy the OMC one.<br /><br />Cost me $350 10 years ago..sure it is more now. I always did my own after that.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

I bought the Sierra,i think it was about 100 bucks.I got it put on for 60..I thought that was fair.<br />I'll see how long the Sierra lasts.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: OMC OUTDRIVE COBRA PROBLEM

More than fair! $60 is pretty cheap for an install. Haven't heard anyone who would do it that cheap and make any money? Was it a marine mechanic?<br /><br />My guess it will cost a lot more than that at most shops.