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    Late 80's lower units

    Not sure if you are using gearcase and lower unit interchangeably? If that's what you mean then yes, oil is leaking, I can look through parts of the crack and see inside the lower unit. With that said I've already found a few good options for replacements.
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    Late 80's lower units

    I had seen what looked like a crack around the nose of the lower unit, that actually makes a lot of sense, thanks man.
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    Late 80's lower units

    I'm close to Tuscaloosa, AL, finding one around here wont be an issue. I was more asking if I could use the rounded style of lower unit on the motor because that isn't what it came with, those will be much more common and cheaper.
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    Late 80's lower units

    Hey yall , first time boat owner here. I've got a 1989 Nitro 185TF with an Evinrude XP175 (factory motor afaik). About a month ago I went to do a test fire on the engine before taking it out for the weekend, and noticed a big crack in the lower unit (its beyond saving). When I look online, the...
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