FORUM RULES UPDATED - The forum rules have been updated to continue to provide a friendly and safe environment for our member community. Please take a moment to review the updated rules and our terms of use and privacy policy. Click here for Forum Rules which has links to the 'terms of use' and 'privacy policy'.
I am going to look at a replacement gearcase for my 40hp omc early to mid 90s. Its identical to my current, just different color. What can I do to test whether it functions properly as it is off the off powerhead and midsection. Outside of inspecting external condition, checking oil for...
Can someone with experience doing this let me know if this is something a home mechanic can tackle? Gearcase is in bad shape and needs new gears/completely rebuilt, just grinds makes awful racket when putting it in gear. Is this something someone wholistic pretty decent with tools can handle...
