There currently exist several OMC service parts which are physically identical, but which are carried under two or three different part numbers due to the fact they are painted different colors. Occasionally, a distributor will back order such a part although he may have the same part in stock under another part number because it is painted a different color for one of the other OMC engines.
In order to eliminate this problem, and to assure a minimum of back orders, parts which are physically identical will be consolidated and serviced under one part number, regardless of color. If you should happen to order a part which falls in this category, your Parts Distributor will notify you in the usual manner if a superseding number applies.
When this program is initiated, you may receive a part painted a color different than that received in the past. In such cases, there will be no need for concern since it is a simple matter to paint the part to match the engine being serviced.
Once the currently existing, variously painted parts are exhausted, all similar parts will be unpainted and serviced under one part number commensurate, of course, with design and intended use in the engine.
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