OMC special tool #311873

[PugetSoundBoater]

Anyone know what this OMC tool 311873 is for ? An inch from the closed end there is a 1/8" hole with a clip on the inside of the tool.
Overall length is 14 5/8". Outside dia is 1 1/2" . inside dia 1 1/4" thanks Jim PSB

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[dan-in-tn]

According to my copy of the 1976 Special Tool catalog it is an installer – bearing race for inner bearing #379593 on intermediate housing driveshaft of ball gear. For all 80 – 245hp stern drives. I believe that would be about 1964 to about 1976 give or take a few years. I think the hole was to hang it up on a wall board for organization.

Dan in TN

[frankr]

From the 1977 OMC Special Tools catalog:

Installer-Bearing race
Use this tool to install inner race of bearing 379593 on intermediate housing driveshaft and ball gear. For all 80 thru 245 hp stern drives. Soft face hammer recommended.

[frankr]

Dan and I were typing at the same time. At least we agree.

[PugetSoundBoater]

There we have it, the expert answers . Thanks Dan and Frank.

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