Hello folks. I want to give a hello to Bob,Hystat and even Bondo tho he don't like OMC. you guys helped me a lot when I had my 400 stringer.Anyway I just bought a 81 Tahiti 18' with a 350(which really could be anywhere from a 265 up to a 400 sb,I haven't looked at the numbers yet but it is a v8 lol) and from what I could tell is a 800 stringer model#982566 is the number on the outdrive but I have looked everywhere on the internet to no avail. I read that omc had a recall in the 81 because of the electric shift,This outdrive on mine does have the anode above the cavitation plate,has the cables running up behind the engine into that box.The guy told me it was getting water in the lower gearcase,his mechanic took it apart from the prop to the clutch dog. That is when his wife said no more money into it.(I know bondo you want to shake her hand!).He gave me all the parts that was in it except the 4 bolts that hold the bearing housing into the retainer.And what I mean by retainer is it looks like a big washer with 4 threaded 1/4"holes.So first of all I need to find out if this drive was hydro sift converted over to Mechanical shift during the recall or could it be a 82 to 85 drive?.And need to get the right service manual,i don't know if this will help but here is some part numbers off the inside.Bearing carrier# 328322,reverse gear#910994,prop#391202. It has the 15 spline prop shaft and it has the 22 screw rubber boot.Sorry for the long post, And what drive I have to order the right parts I need. Thanks ahead of time. Don't worry I will have more questions but not till it quits snowing lol Jim