Re: Ongoing questions: this time "Gearcase"

[Don]

Well, I know many have swapped skegs, and had no issues….And, I could see it working out more on the smaller engines, but I wouldn’t attempt it on the larger gearcases like yours. That skeg is not bent much…I would simply reattach it to the gearcase so the two halves could be clamped somewhere…Then, apply some heat and gently work the skeg back over with a soft mallet….
I too would avoid trying to mix/match parts…Not saying it won’t work in this case, just saying I have been "gotchad" too many times when trying to mix/match pieces like this…