So now that I have the drive shaft bearing race installed, I wanted
to install the prop shaft bearing race before I paint the lower unit.
I installed the same thickness of shims under the driveshaft race
that were under the old race. As much trouble it was to get the
race “out and in”, I’m hoping not to have to monkey with that again.
Assuming there’s a little wear on the gears, I might need more
shims under the prop shaft gear to end up with minimal backlash.
Which leads to the problem, that if I don’t have the correct thickness
of shims under the new propshaft race, I’d have to remove the race
and “try again”. There’s no built in provision in the gear housing
to be able to get under the race to pull it back out, and the race
does not just drop in the bore. (is it suppose to?) I know some
gear housings have notches to allow one to get under the race
to use some type of puller.
Should I just add an extra few thousands worth of shims to
allow for gear wear, and “Hope for the Best”?
How did Evinrude suggest removing the races in these Speeditwins?
I’m not sure what the purpose of the gear case nose “plug” is, but
even if I managed to drive it out, I don’t see that hole in being of
any help removing the new race if I have to.
Ideas, Thoughts?
Thanks.
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