help finding part for OMC Cobra

[Abter1]

My mechanic is stumped on finding a Gimbal Housing (also known as an outer transom plate) for a '93 OMC Cobra 5.0L with a Ford engine. Apparently the part is not made any longer, and no aftermarket company is making it.

Any suggestions on how I can track one down? My best try...Doug Russel Marine in Massachusetts, came up empty.

Here is what I know about what I need so far:

1) there are different models for the Cobra 5.0L with a Ford and with a Chevy engine. I need the Ford.

2) the OMC part # may be 0986718 (cannot verify that this is the Ford #, but I think it is)

3) it MAY be the same part as Volvo 3858914 (again, cannot verify the Ford issue)

4) I am willing to take a used on (in good condition) if that is all I can do.

Any suggestions ???

[halfmoon]

On the way to the beach I pass this place, it's like a junk yard for boats. I have never stopped in, they may have what you need

http://www.americanoutboard.com/

[loosechange]

do you have a pic of what you need? i have 2 complete cobra outdrives sitting in the yard send me a pic mabey I can help Doug

[Erie Skipper]

Do a search for Marysville Marine in Michigan--I think you'll find they will be able to help you

[prober]

This place has lots of OMC parts. http://www.sterndrive.info/

[Abter1]

do you have a pic of what you need? i have 2 complete cobra outdrives sitting in the yard send me a pic mabey I can help Doug

After further clarification with my mechanic, I now understand I need a complete external transom assembly, not just the external transom plate itself. That involves the 3 major cast AL pieces that make up the gimbal housing.

Loosechange: I do have pictures of at least what it all looks like from the outside of the transom. If you email me at Abter1 at yahoo dot com (that is a "one" at the end of Abter, not a letter L) I will send pictures.

I also found that there is casting number clearly visible on the stern-most portion of the transom assembly. The OMC part # in the outermost piece of the transom assembly is 914569 R. There is probably another cast part # on the boat side of the transom assembly, but I can't see that at this time (still on boat, although engine is out and the stern unit has been taken off).

[yottyboy]

Is this it?

Link Here

Here's another

All Cobra transom assemblies are the same regardless of engine size. They did not change from year to year so you are pretty safe buying any Cobra transom gimbal. Only thing that's different is the gear set inside the upper housing. Everything else is identical.