1995 Rude 130hp lower unit question

imtawd77

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Hi, Im thinking of buying this evinrude 130hp motor. The engine had a new lower unit installed on it a little over a year ago. The lower unit oil had never been drained since it was put on. So, I went to look at the motor today, and drained the lower unit oil. The oils color looked great, but there was a very small amount of fine metal on the magnetic drain, and fill plugs. Is this normal with the break-in of a lower unit? I just want to make sure there wont be any problems because of these metal shavings. Thanks
 

rodbolt

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Re: 1995 Rude 130hp lower unit question

a fine metal that really cant be felt is normal. flakes and chunks is bad.
 

imtawd77

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Re: 1995 Rude 130hp lower unit question

yeah, i couldnt feel em... there was just enough to make the tip of my finger sparkle a little bit. Thanks!!
 
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