Re: [OMC-Boats] oilchanges

Is the by Clymer? Sure it just means they added the post 86 Cobra
models

On Aug 28, 2009, at 10:52 PM, ANDY PERAKES wrote:

> Is the "OMC Sterndrive Service Repair Manual - 1964 - 1998" a
> suitable substitute for the 1964 - 1977 edition? I've gotten by
> with the Seloc manual and the BRP website, but now that I'm about to
> dive into this forward clutch, I'd like to pick up an OMC manual
> too. I've checked eBay and there are several of the 1964 - 1998
> editions, but none of the 1964 - 1977 editions.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Shuster" <Lee.Shuster@...>
> To: "bchowk@..." <bchowk@...>, "Evinrude & Johnson
> Boats of the 1960's and 70's" <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 2:38:40 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] oilchanges
>
> Get all three primary service manuals (and SOON!, No new OMC owner
> should put-in without one):
>
> Original OMC Sterndrive Service manual from 1964 - 1977 (hard to
> find but they do appear on eBay)
> (Note: a single edition covered all engines -- you will find it
> almost impossible to narrow down to the exact year covering the 200
> hp Buick 300 as they were only offered 2 or 3 model years, but all
> the other sterndrive related materials will be close.)
>
> SELOC MANUAL covers 1964 -1985 OMC "Stringer" Sterndrives. These are
> easily available, I'd check Amazon.com for new or used copies.
>
> CLYMER MANUAL again focus on the 1964 - 1985 edition.
>
> Highly recommend you get all three. If you can only ever get one, my
> favorite is the OMC, followed by the SELOC, followed by the CLYMER.
>
> Also, you haven't asked about getting the oil back in. DON"T
> OVERFILL. I also noticed in one of the pictures of the the Buick-
> powered Surfers that you may want to Flip-Flop your valve covers to
> make the oil cap more accessible at the front of the valve cover,
> rather than the back where it interferes with the engine hood. Or
> just get a long funnel or pouring tube.
>
> From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...
> ] On Behalf Of BC Howk
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:38 AM
> To: omc-boats@...
> Subject: [OMC-Boats] oilchanges
>
> Justin,
>
> As far as your oil change goes I think there are 3 common methods I
> hear about here.
>
> High tech, oil extractor pump through the dipstick hole...pretty cool
> http://www.boatersworld.com/product/366982973.htm
>
> Medium tech, install a valve on your drain plug, run a tube up to
> the valve through the plug hole in the transom and drain the oil
> right into any oil catcher on the outside of the boat, this has
> advantages for tranfering the oil and recycling too, also cool
> http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/#N-Type_Valve
>
> Low Tech, line your bilge with a good thick mil garbage bag drain
> the oil into that then figure out what to do with the bag before it
> leaks all over the place. This method is not so cool, cramped spaces
> and LOTS of potential for a big mess, This is the one I have used
> for years, Highly recommend either of the other methods
>
> Cheers,
> B.C
>
>
>
>
> On Aug 28, 2009, Justin DeSantis <duc1098desmo@...> wrote:
> Ok, so the Surfer is my first I/O powered boat. Had a few outboards,
> but this is my first I/O. So I'm sitting here drinking my morning
> coffee, planning my day and searching around online to find a place
> that sells service manuals for 42 year old boats. I decide that maybe
> today I'll change all the fluids. Ok, so lower unit, no surprises
> there. Done that before. Even still have some Type C from my old
> Johnson 115 Hydroelectric shift days. Fill it up to the level hole,
> right? Ok, so engine oil. Now, I've changed oil on just about every
> type of engine there is. From heavy equipment to lawnmowers.
> Experience tells me that the oil pan and drain bolt on the Buick V8 in
> my Surfer are on the very bottom and probably going to be impossible
> to get to. So, how is it commonly done? That must seem like a silly
> question to you guys, but I'm really scratching my head here. All I
> can figure is that I have to pump the oil out through the dip stick
> hole.
>
> I really need to find a service manual for this thing. I'm mechanical
> and can really tackle any job, but I'm just not aware of the common
> stuff on this engine and outdrive. Like, what all systems have their
> own fluid and their capacities. Thanks guys.
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Received on Saturday, 29 August 2009