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August 24, 2019 at 5:33 pm #181914
frankr
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    The reverse gear has a free-floating bearing because the gear turns in opposite direction from the shaft (in forward gear/high speed). The forward gear is not free-floating for the same reason, plus it is a thrust bearing transmitting horsepower to the boat.