The Design and Development of the OMC V-8 Outboard Motor

The V-8 outboard developed by Outboard Marine Corporation is the first of a new generation of outboards intended to provide the industry with new standards of performance and durability.

This paper summarizes the various design and development areas including powerhead configuration, exhaust tuning, intake and carburetion system, mounting bracketry, noise reduction, cooling system, styling, lubrication requirements, packaging, and testing.