What is OMC sterndrive?
The OMC stern drive was produced by the Outboard Marine Corporation from 1962 until the end of 1992. They mounted the engine and sterndrive on the stringers of the boat; the drive was sealed to the transom with a large rubber diaphragm. The OMC stern drive was then referred to as the stringer mount drive or “stringer”.
Are OMC Cobra outdrives good?
The OMC Cobra is actually a good drive. The downfall and bad reputation can often be contributed to misadjusted shift cables, engine idle too high, and inoperable ESA switches.
What is OMC engine?
Refers to your outboard’s model/ serial number. OMC itself stands for the Outboard Marine Corporation, which was previously the world’s largest manufacturer of outboard motors – overseeing brands such as Evinrude and Johnson.
Who makes OMC Cobra?
OMC Sterndrives In the mid 80’s OMC or Outboard Marine Corporation introduced the OMC Cobra, a sterndrive that was modeled after the leading Volvo outdrives. We stock OMC Stern Drives for all of the OMC models including OMC Cobra, and the mechanical and electric shift OMC Stringer.
Did OMC go out of business?
Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) was a maker of Evinrude, Johnson and Gale Outboard Motors, and many different brands of boats….Outboard Marine Corporation.
| Industry | Marine Outboard Motors and Boats |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Defunct | December 22, 2000 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Headquarters | Waukegan, Illinois , United States |
What happened to OMC?
Shortly after his rise to fame, OMC was put on indefinite hiatus due to disputes with his US record label. In 1998 he was also involved in a lawsuit filed by his producer and co-writer Alan Jansson over royalties due to Jansson. It was settled in arbitration….
| Pauly Fuemana | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1992–2010 |
| Associated acts | OMC |
What is an OMC stern drive?
In the mid 80’s OMC or Outboard Marine Corporation introduced the OMC Cobra, a sterndrive that was modeled after the leading Volvo outdrives. We stock OMC Stern Drives for all of the OMC models including OMC Cobra, and the mechanical and electric shift OMC Stringer.
Where can I buy OMC parts?
OMC Parts Inventory. arineEngine.com keeps thousands of OMC parts in stock. We offer the largest selection of old stock original parts and quality discount aftermarket parts by Sierra Marine, Mallory Marine, Barr and Osco.
How do I contact OMC sterndrive customer service?
Our trained team of customer service representatives know OMC sterndrive parts inside and out and will be able to answer whatever questions you may have. Give them a call at (877) 388-2628 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM EST and don’t forget to ask about our Customer Loyalty Program for additional discounts!
Do You stock OMC stern drives for the Cobra?
We stock OMC Stern Drives for all of the OMC models including OMC Cobra, and the mechanical and electric shift OMC Stringer. In 1985 OMC redesigned their sterndrive product and named it the Cobra, after the expiration of a few Volvo Penta patents.