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GEARCASE SERVICE, 40 – 65 HP MODELS
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
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Make su re the retaining rings are sea ted in the
grooves in the gearcase.
Thread two Guide Pins, P/N 383175, in to the
retainer plate to align holes in the plate with holes
in the p ropeller shaf t bea ring h ousing. Do not
thread guide pins more tha n two turns into the
retainer plate.
Install O-rin g in groove in the bearing hou sing.
Lightly apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
to th e
O-ring flange and aft support flange of the bearing
housing. Do not allow se aler to contact either for-
ward thrust surface or bearings in the housing.
Align the be aring housing on the guide pins with
the word “UP” toward th e top. Place the housing
into gearcase and tap the housing with a soft face
mallet to seat the O-ring.
Apply
Gasket Sealing Compound
t o th e threads
and seals of the four prope ller ho using retaining
screws. Install two of the screws into the bearing
housing finger tight. Remove the guide pins and
install the remaining two screws. Tighten all fo ur
screws to a torque of 120 to 140 in. lbs. (14 to 16
N·m).
Final Assembly and Adjustment
To complete gearcase assembly, refer to:
•
GEARCASE LEAK TEST
on p. 295
•
WATER PUMP SERVICE
on p. 298
•
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
on p. 300
•
GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
on p. 296
•
Gearcase Lubricant
on p. 39
•
Propeller Hardware Installation
on p. 294
•
Trim Tab Adjustment
on p. 31.
During bre ak-in pe riod of a reassemble d
gearcase, change the gearcase lubricant between
10 to 20 hours of operation.
1. Retaining ring
9438
1. Guide pin
COA3550
1
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