Reply To: OMC Pinion Shaft Shock Absorber

[fisherman6]

Use a brass pin instead of the original steel one after welding the shock absorber. This will save the gearcase should you hit a submerged object or run aground.

Yes, unless the bearing carrier has been very badly damaged / worn, you can continue to use it. Remove the burr on the worn end and reassemble it. Even if it lost a bit of the bearing length, it will still be serviceable for a lot of hours as long as it hasn’t been washed out / egg-shaped by water in the gear oil.

-Ben

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