LOWER UNIT TROUBLE ?

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kodadog

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Have JOHNSON 1983 90 HP. J90MLCT.Replaced seals and bearings in lower unit last yr.I changed oil3 times during season. Did not have water in oiland did not see any metal on drain plug.When i winterized it for winter noticed some small amounts of metal on plug, but still no water in oil.Have heard that small amout of metal OK.IS this true or do i need to think about rebiulding lower unit.
 
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Re: LOWER UNIT TROUBLE ?

kodadog,<br /><br />Depends on what a small amount of metal is.If it is only 'wisps' of metal that squeeze between your finger tips,no problem.If you feel 'chunks' it could be a problem.<br /><br />Sort of like peanut butter.Creamy or chunky.<br /><br />DHP
 
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Re: LOWER UNIT TROUBLE ?

Creamy or chunky???? I think you have coined a new phrase for gear lube DHP...... :) :)
 
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Re: LOWER UNIT TROUBLE ?

Originally posted by DHPMARINE:<br /> kodadog,<br /><br />Depends on what a small amount of metal is.If it is only 'wisps' of metal that squeeze between your finger tips,no problem.If you feel 'chunks' it could be a problem.<br /><br />Sort of like peanut butter.Creamy or chunky.<br /><br />DHP
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Re: LOWER UNIT TROUBLE ?

Thank you DPH for the input. LOL liked the way you put it. Mine is the creamy part.But will keep check on it.Have learned a lot from just reading other post.Dont know if you guys have been told this or not.But you have been vey helpful to newbys like myself,makes owning a boat a lot less stressful.Am have some chageing trouble, but will new post on that. Again THANK YOU.
 
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