This detailed and comprehensive manual covers OMC stern drive engines from 1994-2000. This manual can be used by anyone from first-time do-it-yourselfers to professional mechanics. The text provides step-by-step information on maintenance, tune-up, repair and over haul. Hundreds of photos and drawings guide the reader through every job. Clymer manuals are designed for easy use. All chapters are thumb tabbed and important items are indexed at the end of the manual. All procedures, tables, photos and instructions in this manual are designed for the reader working on the machine or using the manual for the first time.

Table of Contents:

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Warnings, cautions and notes / Safety / Model identification / Engine operations / Fasteners / Shop supplies / Galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Basic tools / Special tools / Precision measuring tools / Electrical system fundamentals / Basic mechanical skills / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Preliminary inspection / Electric starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Basic fuel system troubleshooting / Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system / Diagnostic trouble codes / Power steering system / Power trim system / Cooling system troubleshooting / Warning system / Engine / Drive system / Specifications

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Before each use / Fuel leak check / Engine oil level check / Drive unit lubricant check / Power steering fluid level check / Power trim fluid level check / Propeller and propeller shaft inspection / Coolant level check / Emergency stop (lanyard) switch operation / After each use / Flushing cooling system / Cleaning the engine / Propeller and drive unit inspection / Lubrication / Engine and oil filter change / Drive unit lubrication change / Steering cable lubrication / Gimbal bearing lubrication / Engine coupler lubrication / / Check engine alignment / Fuel system maintenance / Fuel requirements / Water-separating fuel filter maintenance / Flame arrestor cleaning / PCV valve cleaning / Engine coolant / Tune-up / Compression test / Spark plugs / Valve adjustment / Carburetor adjustment / Ignition timing / On-boat testing / Submersion / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / LAY-UP, WINTERIZING AND FITTING OUT
Lay-up / Winterizing / Fitting out

CHAPTER FIVE / ADJUSTMENTS
Carburetor adjustment / Ignition timing adjustment / Shift cable adjustment / Throttle cable adjustment / Trim position sender and trim limit control module adjustment / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / ENGINE
Engine operation / Special tools / Replacement parts / Special service precautions / Engine removal / Engine installation / Engine alignment / Rocker arm cover / Valve adjustment / Placing the No. 1 piston at TDC (firing position) / Lifter cover / Measuring camshaft lobe lift / Cylinder head / Valves and valve seats / Rocker arm and pushrod / Flywheel housing, drive coupler and flywheel / Oil pan / Oil pump / Harmonic balancer / Timing gear or chain cover and oil seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Balance shaft / Camshaft and lifters / Piston and connecting rod / Crankshaft and rear main seal / Break-in procedure / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / FUEL SYSTEM
Servicing the fuel system / Mechanical low-pressure fuel pump / Low-pressure electric fuel pump / Flame arrestor and cover / Carburetor / Electronic fuel injection (EFI) / Throttle body / Intake plenum, fuel rail and injectors / Fuel pressure regulator / High-pressure electric fuel pump / Fuel reservoir / Intake manifold / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / COOLING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Thermostat / Hose replacement / Recirculation pump replacement / Seawater pump / Oil and power steering fluid coolers (replacement) / Exhaust elbow / Exhaust bellows, exhaust tube and flapper valve / Exhaust manifold / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / Alternator / Starter and starter solenoid / Ignition system / Starter slave solenoid / Starter relay / Fuel pump relay / Electronic fuel injection (EFI) system relay / Oil pressure sender / Oil pressure switch / Coolant temperature sender / Coolant temperature sensor / Engine overheat switch / Manifold air pressure sensor / Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor / Throttle position sensor (TPS) / Idle air control motor (IAC) / Idle speed control solenoid (ISC) / Knock sensor (KS) / Knock sensor module / Knock sensor amplifier / Engine control unit (ECU) / Engine control assembly (ECA) / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / DRIVE UNIT
Drive unit identification / Drive unit operation / Drive unit gear ratio / High altitude operation / Outdrive service precautions / Sacrificial anodes / Shifting and propeller rotation / Propeller / Drive unit / Universal joint service / Shift housing service / Lower gearcase / Drive unit pressure and vacuum tests / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / TRANSOM BRACKET
Pivot housing / Bellows and water hose / Gimbal bearing and seal / Gimbal ring / Inner transom plate and bracket housing / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / POWER TRIM SYSTEM
Electrical trim system components / Hydraulic trim system components / Trim cylinder and hoses / Trim position sender / Filling and bleeding the trim system / Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / STEERING SYSTEM
Safety precautions / Mechanical (manual) steering system / Power steering system / Specifications

INDEX
COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 3.0GL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 3.0GS
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 4.3GI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 4.3GL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 4.3GS
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.0FI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.0FL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.0FSI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.0GI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.0GL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.7GI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.7GL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.7GS
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.8FI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.8FL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 5.8FSI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 7.4GI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 7.4GL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 7.4GSI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 8.2GI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 8.2GL
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 OMC 8.2GSI
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Cobra SX (Single Propeller)
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Cobra DP-S DouProp (Twin Propeller)

Clymer Manuals OMC 3.0GL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 3.0GS Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 4.3GI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 4.3GL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 4.3GS Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0FI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0FL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0FSI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0GI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0GL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.7GI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.7GL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.7GS Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.8FI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.8FL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.8FSI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 7.4GI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 7.4GL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 7.4GSI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 8.2GI Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 8.2GL Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 8.2GSI Manual
Clymer Manuals Cobra SX (Single Propeller) Manual
Clymer Manuals Cobra DP-S DouProp (Twin Propeller) Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 3.0GL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 3.0GS Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 4.3GI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 4.3GL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 4.3GS Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0FI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0FL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0FSI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0GI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.0GL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.7GI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.7GL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.7GS Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.8FI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.8FL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 5.8FSI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 7.4GI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 7.4GL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 7.4GSI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 8.2GI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 8.2GL Online Manual
Clymer Manuals OMC 8.2GSI Online Manual
Clymer Manuals Cobra SX (Single Propeller) Online Manual
Clymer Manuals Cobra DP-S DouProp (Twin Propeller) Online Manual

Engines:
OMC 3.0GL (1994-2000)
OMC 3.0GS (1994-2000)
OMC 4.3GI (1994-2000)
OMC 4.3GL (1994-2000)
OMC 4.3GS (1994-2000)
OMC 5.0FI (1994-2000)
OMC 5.0FL (1994-2000)
OMC 5.0FSI (1994-2000)
OMC 5.0GI (1994-2000)
OMC 5.0GL (1994-2000)
OMC 5.7GI (1994-2000)
OMC 5.7GL (1994-2000)
OMC 5.7GS (1994-2000)
OMC 5.8FI (1994-2000)
OMC 5.8FL (1994-2000)
OMC 5.8FSI (1994-2000)
OMC 7.4GI (1994-2000)
OMC 7.4GL (1994-2000)
OMC 7.4GSI (1994-2000)
OMC 8.2GI (1994-2000)
OMC 8.2GL (1994-2000)
OMC 8.2GSI (1994-2000)

Stern Drives:
Cobra SX (Single Propeller) (1994-2000)
Cobra DP-S DouProp (Twin Propeller) (1994-2000)