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    Lower unit damage, how bad??

    Hi Rick, Well, you were right but I only stripped one of them. The space is so narrow that if I could have gotten in there with a box-end torque wrench, I wouldn't have a problem. But I bought a narrow chisel to notch the final bolt to get a grip to loosen it. :) So I think I got everything...
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    Lower unit damage, how bad??

    Hi Rick, me again. Sorry for the delay; I had to winterize and store my boat for the season. I also realized that I had a lot more reading to do! I think I got a little intimidated when I couldn't follow your and Kim's discussion. LOL :confused: First, I want to make sure I'm clear with your...
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    Lower unit damage, how bad??

    Hi Rick, me again. Sorry for the delay; I had to winterize and store my boat for the season. I also realized that I had a lot more reading to do! I think I got a little intimidated when I couldn't follow your and Kim's discussion. LOL First, I want to make sure I'm clear with your...
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    Lower unit damage, how bad??

    I was able to take some of the lower unit apart this weekend. I'm not sure I can check the runout, I need the puller tool for that, right? The problem is that there is nothing securing the drive shaft to the housing. the damage seems to be with the housing unit that holds the shaft in...
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    Lower unit damage, how bad??

    I have a 1986 Bayliner Ciera 2450 with a Volvo Penta AQ225 and either 280 or 290 Sterndrive. We bought the boat used a few years ago and have been battling electric and transmission issues so I'm fairly familiar with manuals & repairs. Most recently, I adjusted the reversing rod on my own...
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