Redding Boater
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- Mar 29, 2017
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I have a 1985 OMC 800 stern drive. Replaced ball gears, seals and I noticed the water pump shaft( female end where it goes into the lower unit) orbits when I turn the ball gear by hand. The shaft does not turn centered. Is this normal? Before I pulled the upper gearcase apart I believe I noticed this at that time. After pulling upper gear case apart, all gears looked brand new. Does the orbiting motion of the shaft have something to do with the operation of the water impeller. Any advice is greatly appreciated.