"I recently had to replace the
"I recently had to replace the Lower Unit Gear Assembly because the pinion bearing locked up on a 04 200HP 3.1L OX66 V MAX. I absolutely hate that metal-on-metal sound and wish not to repeat this experience again. I contacted the previous owner, who indicated he changed the lower unit grease each spring. I was under the impression it was better to replace at the end of the season prior to storage (get any contaminants or water out of there). Any sage advice from the board???"
"I recently had to replace the Lower Unit Gear Assembly because the pinion bearing locked up on a 04 200HP 3.1L OX66 V MAX. I absolutely hate that metal-on-metal sound and wish not to repeat this experience again. I contacted the previous owner, who indicated he changed the lower unit grease each spring. I was under the impression it was better to replace at the end of the season prior to storage (get any contaminants or water out of there). Any sage advice from the board???"