Stern Drive

[carl hagan]

1986 omc cobra outdrive I changed the oil I put 64 ounces in it. It’s riding a little high on the dipstick, but I haven’t ran it yet. Should I run it for a few minutes then check it again the Oil level. Thanks to anyone that answers.

 

[kenny nunez]

Which way did you fill it from?

 

[carl hagan]

Which way did you fill it from?

The one above the cavitation plate the second hole from the bottom I drained it from the bottom, I put the plug back in unscrewed the second plug screwed in the fitting and pumped it in very very slowly and of course I let the oil drain all the way out of the bottom and it’s just a little bit overfill. I think I might have some out but I have not ran it yet

 

[Lou C]

There might be a bit of air still in the oil and if you run it briefly & recheck it may drop slightly.

 

[carl hagan]

There might be a bit of air still in the oil and if you run it briefly & recheck it may drop slightly.

Yes, I was going to do that or just take a little bit of oil out and then recheck it. I know I filled it up properly. I took my time took me about 25 minutes to fill it up I would do one pump at a time very slowly

 

[racerone]

Gearcases are to be filled from the bottom !

 

[carl hagan]

Gearcases are to be filled from the bottom !

This is a cobra out drive. You don’t feel it from the bottom.

 

[Lou C]

correct...the Cobra gets filled from the second plug from the bottom.

 

[kenny nunez]

Good job , you got it right.