Lower unit gear replacement

dawson515

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Just wondering if it is a hard job to replace the forward and reverse gears in my lower unit, and if it takes special tools. Its for a 2.3L cobra outdrive.
 

Don S

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Re: Lower unit gear replacement

Yes, there are several special tools needed, and without those special tools, it's impossible to change the gears and expect it to last.
 

dawson515

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Re: Lower unit gear replacement

Thanks for the quick reply, I think i will just buy another lower unit.
 

dawson515

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Re: Lower unit gear replacement

Thanks, you have mentioned that to me in a different thread. I will see what I can find.
 
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