What OMC Model # is on my outdrive?

HIFITZ	The papers that came with my boat say my outdrive is a 340? All the listings ask 400 or 800 !?!? My boat an 87 Bayliner 2150 with a 3.0L OMC with a manual shift - not electronic. What should I look for ?	2001-12-02
clanton	Look for model numbers on engine valve cover. Does outdrive have a badge with a cobra on it? What color drive?	2001-12-04
clanton	Should be one of these. 302AMARJ 302AMFTC 302AMARY Power Steering, 302APFTC 302APARY 302APSRC 302ARSRY	2001-12-04
HIFITZ	The color is dark grey and there is a Cobra badge on the side of the outdrive. Model ID. tag on drive says 985268 Omc original owners card has the numbers 302AMFTC. I cannot find 302AMFTC anywhere on the drive. Does this indicate a replacement??? There is no power steering. The original owner's book on the outdrive says OMC COBRA and KING COBRA (340). Does this mean that when I look for parts/props/accesories, that I can use items from the 400 or 800 series drives or not? Thanks for your help. Mike.	2001-12-05
bobhill	Mike...you have answered your own question, you have a Cobra drive which came out in 86-87 and is different from a 400 or 800 series. As Clanton said the engine model # 302AMFTC. should be on the valve cover	2001-12-05
clanton	I have parts book, if you are having problems getting parts. 2 things INPORTANT to check, oil in engine and oil in outdrive. The outdrive has a dipstick in top of gearcase, look for large screw with single slot in top of case for screwdriver, if oil level is low it melts a very expensive set of gears.	2001-12-05
HIFITZ	Clanton and Boatin Bob, thanks for the info. I was unable to check the valve cover because the boat is all shrink wrapped for another wonderful Niagara winter. Parts that I do need, I could only find listings under 400-800. 1. I need a magnesium (trim anode mount just above and rear of prop???) sacrificial thing for boating in fresh water to stop the corosion on the GIMBLE ? housing. Original is painted gray like the out drive. 2. Spare props for my drive Any hints for locating these items? Thanks again. Mike.	2001-12-05
oar master	are u sure that's an anode your talking about? they usually aren't & shouldn't be painted.	2001-12-08
HIFITZ	Dear oar master - its the round trim tab that mounts behind and above the prop. After watching a show on tv (you know which one), the host of the show said it should be magnesium for fresh water. That was on a merc. drive and I cannot find one for my OMC. I think the drive book says it is a zinc but mine is painted and I think that is what's causing the corrosion on the gimble housing. WHere can I find this accessory?	2001-12-08
clanton	Anodes. 984547 lower transom mount 984513 front of lower gear case 397111 lower bearing housing 393023 above trim tab Trin tab is not anode. Try OMC dealer.	2001-12-09
oar master	also try west marine.com	2001-12-09

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