1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 31Get this manual
Service Pol icy When servicing an outboard which is within its normal warranty period or covered by the GMC 1+2TM Extended Protection Plan, repairs should be made using only OMC genuine replacement components or partsIf OMC genuine replacement components or parts are not used, OMC might refuse subsequent warranty claims involving that engineWhen replacement parts are required, use genuine OMC parts or parts with equivalent characteristics including type, strength, and materialFailure to do so may result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator andor passengers ill