OMC 800 Shift Detent Spring and Balls

gjcombs

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I am replacing the clutch dog on my 1981 OMC 800. The Seloc manual I am following indicates that some models (1978-1981) did not include a detent spring and balls in the shift shaft.

My assembly does not have them.

Why would I not have them in mine? Why the alternative?
 
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