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Question? 2000 model Johnson 225 H.O..... 20" shaft
I am reinstalling a re-built "lightning" lower unit and when I get the lower unit up to the midsection to bolt up, there is about a 1/8th, to 1/4 " gap between the lower unit and mid section. If I push up , It will go together, but just wanted to make sure it is ok before I torque it tight. Is there supposed to be some pre-load on the pinion shaft and thats what this is, or do I have a problem else where?? ( Don't want to put pressure on pinion bearings or race if it doesn't require it.
Thanks
Question? 2000 model Johnson 225 H.O..... 20" shaft
I am reinstalling a re-built "lightning" lower unit and when I get the lower unit up to the midsection to bolt up, there is about a 1/8th, to 1/4 " gap between the lower unit and mid section. If I push up , It will go together, but just wanted to make sure it is ok before I torque it tight. Is there supposed to be some pre-load on the pinion shaft and thats what this is, or do I have a problem else where?? ( Don't want to put pressure on pinion bearings or race if it doesn't require it.
Thanks
