OMC Cobra Stern Drive 5.8L (1986 - 1993) Clymer

This OMC Cobra stern drive manual is 560 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warnings / Torque specifications / Engine operation / Fasteners / Lubricants / Gasket sealant / Galvanic corrosion / Protection from galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Service hints / Special tips / Mechanicâ??s techniques

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting system / Charging system / SI-series Delcotron charging system troubleshooting / Motorola charging system troubleshooting / Ignition system / Breaker-point ignition (all 1986-1989 models, 1990 2.3L, 3.0L [PWC], 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.0L HO, 5.7L and 5.8L) / Delco HEI (high energy ignition) and Delco EST (electronic spark timing ignition system (1990 3.0L [PWS], 3.0L HO [PWS], 1991-on 3.0L and 3.0L HO) / Pestolite integrated BID (breakerless inductive distributor) ignition system (1991-on 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.0L HO and 5.8L; 1992 5.7L; and 1993 4.3L HO) / OMC Spitfire EEM System (1990-1991 4.3L HO) / Thick film integrated (TFI) ignition / Fuel system (except electronic fuel injection [EFI]) / Fuel system (EFI) / Engine performance / Engine overheating / Engine oil pressure indicator / Engine oil leaks / Engine noises / Engine troubleshooting / Cooling system / Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system / Stern drive unit

CHAPTER FOUR / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-operational checklist / Starting checklist / Post-operational checks / Cooling system flushing / Engine maintenance and lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Power steering service / Fuel system service / Fuel pump sediment bowl filter replacement / Canister-type filter replacement / Carburetor fuel inlet filter replacement / Flame arrestor / Battery / Fuel quality / Steering system lubrication / Stern drive lubrication / Lubricant level check / Gimbal housing and U-joint lubrication / Power trim and tilt reservoir fluid check and change / Engine tune-up / Compression check / Ignition system / Spark plug plugs / Distributor cap, wires and rotor Contact breaker point replacement / Breaker point gap adjustment / Ignition timing / / Carburetor adjustment / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / LAY-UP, COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE AND FITTING OUT
Lay-up / Cooling system draining refilling / Fitting out / Engine submersion / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / INLINE ENGINES
Engine removal installation / Rear engine mounts / Engine alignment / Disassembly checklists / Valve cover / Intake and exhaust manifolds / Rocker arms / Crankshaft pulley and front hub (2.5L engine) / Crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer (3.0L engine) / Crankshaft pulley and damper (Ford engine) / Crankcase front cover and oil seal (GM engine) / Camshaft belt outer cover (Ford engine) / Timing gear replacement (GM engine) / Camshaft belt (Ford engine) / Sprocket and front seal replacement (Ford engine) / Camshaft and crankshaft gear (GM engine) / Auxillay shaft (Ford engine) / Oil pan and pump / Cylinder head / Valves seats and lifters / lash adjusters / Piston / Connecting rod / Rear main bearing oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug replacement / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / GM V6 AND V8 ENGINES
Engine removal installation / Rear engine mounts / Engine alignment / Disassembly checklists / Valve covers / Intake manifold / Exhuast manifolds / Rocker arms / Crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer / Crankcase front cover and oil seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and seats / Valve lifters / Piston / Connecting rod / Rear main bearing oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug replacement / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / FORD V8 ENGINES
Engine removal installation / Rear engine mounts / Engine alignment / Disassembly checklists / Valve covers / Intake manifold / Exhaust manifolds / Rocker arms / Crankshaft pulley and vibration damper / Crankcase front cover and oil seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and seats / Valve lifters / Piston / Connecting rod / Rear main oil seal / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plug replacement / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
Flame arrestor / Carburetors / Fuel pump and anti-siphon devices / Mechanical fuel pump / Electrical fuel pump / Fuel lines / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat / Engine circulating pump / Stern drive pickup pump / Drive belts / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery / Charging system / Starting system / Ignition system / Break-point ignition / Delco HEI and Delco EST ignition / Prestolite integral BID ignition / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / STERN DRIVE AND UPPER GEAR HOUSING
Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / GEARCASE HOUSING (LOWER UNIT)
Cobra drive / Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
Pivot housing / Gimbal ring / Gimbal housing / Transom bracket shift cable / Thrust plates / Specifications

CHAPTER FIFTEEN / POWER TRIM AND TILT SYSTEM
System components / Electrical system / Hydraulic system / Mechanical system / Specifications

CHAPTER SIXTEEN / STEERING SYSTEMS
Mechanical steering system / Power steering system / Specifications

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 2.3L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 2.5L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 3.0L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 4.3L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 4.3L HO
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 5.0L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 5.0L HO
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 5.0 EFI
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 5.7L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 5.8L
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 5.8 EFI
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 OMC 7.5L
1989 OMC 262 King Cobra
1988 1989 OMC 350 King Cobra
1988 1989 OMC 460 King Cobra

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OMC 2.3L (1986-1993)
OMC 2.5L (1986-1993)
OMC 3.0L (1986-1993)
OMC 4.3L (1986-1993)
OMC 4.3L HO (1986-1993)
OMC 5.0L (1986-1993)
OMC 5.0L HO (1986-1993)
OMC 5.0 EFI (1986-1993)
OMC 5.7L (1986-1993)
OMC 5.8L (1986-1993)
OMC 5.8 EFI (1986-1993)
OMC 7.5L (1986-1993)
OMC 262 King Cobra (1889)
OMC 350 King Cobra (1988-1989)
OMC 460 King Cobra (1988-1989)