Re: Mix lower unit gears and gearcase halves?

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November 28, 2016 at 11:13 pm #48153
SCOTT BOGUE
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    The parts were fully interchangeable when new, but each gearset and bearing wears to a unique pattern. If it were my motor and I didn’t want to buy new parts ($$) I would put in good used parts and check them for friction and noise. If not too bad, I’d run the motor.