Stern Drive

carl hagan

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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.
 

carl hagan

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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

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

carl hagan

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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
 

Lou C

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