Re: clutch dog problem
JB is an expert and I'm not, so I'm reluctant to offer a different opinion. But for once I will.<br /><br />I had a similar problem with my 1967 V4 60HP.<br /><br />I had the clutch dog and female parts of forward gear recut by an engineer with a die cutter. I had him undercut a fraction so they wouldn't slip and will take a while to wear back.<br /><br />The engineer was careful to avoid going through the case hardening. Well, he said he was. Like I'd know!<br /><br />Anyway, it goes fine now. As for the life of the parts, who knows? Could be next week, could be twenty years, just like all the other parts on an outboard that only give up when they can cause the maximum fear and effort miles from safety.<br /><br />At least my motor was running fine when the bloke with the new $7,000 I/O leg that blew up was towed in a few weeks back, so how was he better off ?