1985 Omc 800 Stringer Sterndrive Repair Manual

OMC Service and Repair Manuals for Inboard Stern Drive Outdrives

  1. Item Details For use with all Stringer 400 / 800 (4cyl / V6 / V8 2.5L 120hp, 3.0L 140hp, 3.8L, 4.3L, 5.0L 305, 5.7L 350 outdrives 1982-1986 1978-1981 Used a completely different housing & shift cable that operated in the complete opposite manner, so please don't mix these up as these are in no way interchangeable.
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OMC Stern Drives 1964-1986 Repair Manual. OMC Stringer Outdrive 'electric shift' 1962-1977; OMC 400 Series Outdrive 'hydraulic shift' 1978-1981; OMC 800 Series Outdrive 'hydraulic shift' 1978-1981; OMC 400 Series Outdrive ‘mechanical shift’1982-1985; OMC 800 Series Outdrive ‘mechanical shift’1982-1985; 574 pages,.pdf format.

OMC Stern Drive Outdrives

OMC Stern Drive 1964-1986 Repair Manual

1985 omc 800 stringer sterndrive repair manual parts
  • OMC Stringer Outdrive 'electric shift' 1962-1977
  • OMC 400 Series Outdrive 'hydraulic shift' 1978-1981
  • OMC 800 Series Outdrive 'hydraulic shift' 1978-1981
  • OMC 400 Series Outdrive ‘mechanical shift’1982-1985
  • OMC 800 Series Outdrive ‘mechanical shift’1982-1985

OMC Cobra Stern Drive 1986-1998 Repair Manual

  • OMC Cobra Outdrive 1986-1993
  • OMC King Cobra 1987-1989 for 7.4 and 7.5 liter engines
  • OMC Cobra / Volvo SX - Outdrives 1993-1998
    • OMC / Volvo Penta 'Joint Venture' 'Cone Clutch'

OMC Sterndrive Outdrives

OMC Stern Drives 1964-1986 Repair Manual

  • OMC Stringer Outdrive 'electric shift' 1962-1977
  • OMC 400 Series Outdrive 'hydraulic shift' 1978-1981
  • OMC 800 Series Outdrive 'hydraulic shift' 1978-1981
  • OMC 400 Series Outdrive ‘mechanical shift’1982-1985
  • OMC 800 Series Outdrive ‘mechanical shift’1982-1985

574 pages, .pdf format

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OMC Stern Drives 1986-1998 Repair Manual

  • OMC Cobra Outdrive 1986-1993
  • OMC King Cobra 1987-1989 for 7.4 and 7.5 liter engines
  • OMC Cobra / Volvo SX - Outdrives 1993-1998
    • OMC / Volvo Penta 'Joint Venture' 'Cone Clutch'

616 pages, .pdf format

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OMC Stringer Stern Drive Tilt System

  • Introduction
  • Electrical Description
  • Mechanical Description
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Schematic
  • Power Tilt Modifications
  • Part Numbers & Descriptions

10 pages, .pdf format

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OMC 400 Stern Drive Parts Catalog

  • OMC 400 Series
  • Models 120, 140
  • Pages: 69
  • Exploded Parts Diagrams
  • Scanned Document
  • .pdf format

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OMC Stern Drive Parts Catalog

  • OMC / Volvo Penta
  • Pages: 178

Models:

  • Stringer
  • Cobra
  • Cobra SX
  • Volvo Penta

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Reference Sources: OMC Stern Drive Parts Diagrams; OMC Outdrive Model Identification; OMV Sterndrive Repair Videos

OMC Sterndrive Outdrive History

OMC stern drives were produced by the Outboard Marine Corporation from 1962 until the end of 1992.

OMC Stringer 1962-1977

The OMC Stringer was produced from 1962-1977 when they discontinued production and manufacturing of the – Electric shift model.

OMC 400/800 Hydraulic Shift 1978-1981

In 1978 the Stringer model upper gear housing design was coupled with a completely redesigned lower unit. This new design would call for a sliding clutch dog in the lower unit which would engage and lock into forward or reverse gears. This clutch was manually engaged by the use of a shift cable which contained 2 inner cores for forward and reverse. These new models were called the 400 series (4 cylinder engines) and the 800 series (6 cylinder, V6 and 8 cylinder V8 motors). Early models manufactured between 1978 and 1981 used a hydraulic oil pump in the lower unit to assist the mechanical shift cable with engaging the clutch dog into gear.

OMC 400/800 Mechanical Shift 1982-1985

In 1982, engineers redesigned the lower unit to shift with a mechanical shift cable and the hydraulic shift assist pump was removed. These new units were still called the 400 and 800 series models – but were widely referred to as the ‘mechanical shift’ models. This version of the 400 and 800 series were produced up to the year 1985.

OMC Cobra 1986 to 1993

OMC completely re-engineered their outdrives in 1986 and introduced the Cobra model. These new models were available in a variety of motor options; including a 2.3L Ford 4 cylinder (1986-1987), 3.0L Chevy, 5.0L – 5.7L – 5.8L Ford and Chevy small block V8’s and the monster 7.5L 460 Ford big block V8 (1987-1988 King Cobra). The new models now used the modern u-joint style drive system.

The early Cobra models had some problems keeping the clutch engaged into the gear in certain instances due to a 3 degree undercut on the top of the clutch dog tooth. The clutch was updated to a 5 degree undercut, and a shift interrupter switch was added along with an updated design for the shift detent.

OMC Cobra / Volvo SX 1993-1998

In 1993 OMC and Volvo entered into a joint venture and began producing a hybrid stern drive. This new design used the OMC Cobra transom plate assembly but was all Volvo engineering beyond that point. This included the Volvo cone clutch outdrive design and heavier duty shifting components which eliminated the clutch dog system. This new system was sold as the Cobra by OMC, and the SX by Volvo. With the introduction of this OMC Cobra/Volvo SX sterndrive hybrid model, also referred to as the ‘cone clutch’, the last of the OMC designed sterndrives finished production in 1992.

OMC Outboard Motor Corporation officially went out of business in 1998 when Volvo purchased the rights and their manufacturing facility in Lexington. OEM parts are still being manufactured through BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). Many OEM parts are still interchangeable with Johnson and Evinrude outboard models; and some outboards still use the identical lower housing as the Cobra model.

Description

This Clymer OMC 1964-1986 Stern Drive Repair Manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for 1964-1986 OMC Stern Drive Ford 90, Ford V8, GM 225, GM 2.5L, GM229, GM 3.0L, GM250, and GM V8 marine engines.

1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Includes general information about each model, tools and techniques, troubleshooting, lubrication, maintenance and tune-up, storage, cooling system service, inline engines, GM V6 and V8 engines, Ford V8 engines, cooling system, electrical system, stern drive removal, installation and upper gearcase overhaul, lower gearcase, intermediate housing and tilt mechanism, Selectrim system and complete wiring diagrams. Features 456 illustrated pages.

Table of Contents

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

CHAPTER TWO, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first, Basic hand tools, Test equipment, Service hints, Special tips, Mechanic’s techniques

CHAPTER THREE, TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting system, Charging system, Ignition system, Engine performance, Engine overheating, Engine oil pressure indicator, Engine oil leaks, Engine noises, Fuel system, Cooling system

CHAPTER FOUR, LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-operational checks, Starting check list, Post-operational checks, Cooling system flushing, Engine maintenance and lubrication, Stern drive lubrication, Engine tune-up, Valve adjustment, Compression test, Ignition system, Carburetor

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

CHAPTER SIX, INLINE ENGINES
Engine serial numbers, Special tools, Replacement parts, Engine removal, Engine installation, Disassembly checklist, Rocker arm cover, Intake and exhaust manifolds, Front cover and seal, Rocker arm assemblies, Camshaft, Oil pan, Oil pump, Cylinder head, Valves and valve seats, Piston/connecting rod assembly, Crankshaft, Flywheel, Cylinder block, Core plugs

CHAPTER SEVEN, GM V6 and V8 ENGINES
Engine serial number, Special tools, Replacement parts, Removal, Engine installation, Disassembly checklist, Rocker arm cover, Intake manifold, Exhaust manifolds, Crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer, Front cover and seal, Timing chain and sprockets, Rocker arm assemblies, Camshaft, Oil pan, Oil pump, Cylinder head, Valves and valve seats, Piston/connecting rod assembly, Crankshaft, Rear main oil seal, Flywheel, Cylinder block, Core plugs

CHAPTER EIGHT, FORD V8 ENGINES
Engine serial number, Special tools, Replacement parts, Removal, Engine installation, Disassembly checklist, Rocker arm cover, Intake manifold, Exhaust manifold, Crankshaft pulley and vibration damper, Front cover and seal, Timing chain and sprockets, Rocker arm assemblies, Camshaft, Oil pan, Oil pump, Cylinder head, Valves and valve seats, Piston/connecting rod assembly, Crankshaft, Rear main bearing oil seal, Flywheel, Cylinder block, Core plugs

CHAPTER NINE, FUEL SYSTEM
Flame arrestor, Fuel quality, Carburetor fundamentals, Carburetors, Fuel pump and anti-siphon devices, Fuel lines

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CHAPTER TEN, COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat, Hose replacement, Engine circulating pump, Sea water pickup pump (Stern drive unit), Closed cooling system maintenance, Standard cooling system maintenance, Flushing adapters

CHAPTER ELEVEN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery, Charging system, Starting system, Ignition system, Ignition coil, Ignition resistor wire, Switches and connectors, Ignition switch, ESA module switches, Solenoids, Oil pressure sending unit, Water temperature sending unit, Fuses

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CHAPTER TWELVE, STERN DRIVE REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND UPPER GEARCASE OVERHAUL
Stern drive, Shift cable (1978-on) / Upper gearcase

CHAPTER THIRTEEN, LOWER GEARCASE (1964-1977)
Operation, Service precautions, Lower gearcase

CHAPTER FOURTEEN, LOWER GEARCASE (1978-ON)
Operation, Service precautions, Lower gearcase

CHAPTER FIFTEEN, IMTERMEDIATE HOUSING AND TILT MECHANISM
Intermediate housing, Tilt mechanism

CHAPTER SIXTEEN, SELECTRIM SYSTEM
Operation, Mechanical system, Hydraulic system

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INDEX

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WIRING DIAGRAMS