Before I put the gearcase back together with new seals I had to get rid of some pretty bad pitting on the thrust washer for the pinion gear. I should have taken a before picture, but here is what it looked like after a little ride on the surface grinder. I had to take about 0.007" off to get rid of nearly all of the pitting. Considering the pitted surface would have eaten 0.007" away from the bronze bearing in short order, I think this was my best option. It should run a long time now. Almost ready to wrap this one up. Need to pressure test the gearcase after the reseal and make a new gasket for the lower section of the exhaust housing. Then it gets reassembled and new gear oil and it will be ready for boating season.
-Ben
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