Hello All,
I have a 2011 Honda BF 225 with ~225 hrs on the motor. Bought in 2018 with only 40 hrs. Boat has been running fine. When doing my 100hr maintenance I found a significant amount of metal on the drain plug. Previously noticed a slight knock coming from the mid-section and figured it was associated with the midshaft bearing. With the metal shavings now realize the knock is likely radiating up the vertical shaft from the lower unit. Removed the carrier today and found a complete tooth missing from the forward gear. I feel I can do the repair myself but not sure if I have to re-shim? (Instructions not in the Seloc book.) Or is this something I should take to a shop to have done? Thanks for any thought or recommendations.
I have a 2011 Honda BF 225 with ~225 hrs on the motor. Bought in 2018 with only 40 hrs. Boat has been running fine. When doing my 100hr maintenance I found a significant amount of metal on the drain plug. Previously noticed a slight knock coming from the mid-section and figured it was associated with the midshaft bearing. With the metal shavings now realize the knock is likely radiating up the vertical shaft from the lower unit. Removed the carrier today and found a complete tooth missing from the forward gear. I feel I can do the repair myself but not sure if I have to re-shim? (Instructions not in the Seloc book.) Or is this something I should take to a shop to have done? Thanks for any thought or recommendations.