"I have a 1985 OMC 800 stringe
"I have a 1985 OMC 800 stringer with a 3.8L. My upper gearcase locked up, so I took the drive off and started to tear into it. the only problem I have found is the shaft the ball gear is on will not turn. The bearing on the inside was wasted, the gears look good. I have taken it out but it still will not turn. I have been trying to take the race off at teh end of the shaft with little luck. I managed to get the nut off the ball gear and I am still fighting to get things to free up.
Any suggestions?"
"I have a 1985 OMC 800 stringer with a 3.8L. My upper gearcase locked up, so I took the drive off and started to tear into it. the only problem I have found is the shaft the ball gear is on will not turn. The bearing on the inside was wasted, the gears look good. I have taken it out but it still will not turn. I have been trying to take the race off at teh end of the shaft with little luck. I managed to get the nut off the ball gear and I am still fighting to get things to free up.
Any suggestions?"