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Seaman
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Seemed like this would be best in New thread... mods if you disagree feel free to let me know or just plant it in my 1st thread. Thank you.
well folks I'm gonna need both some wise words and some information.
Seems the replacement lower unit I got from the east coast decided to chew up its drain magnet via gears and such. Honestly the bearings look pretty sharp but I can't in good conscience not replace them after contamination like that... likely same Fer gears... I should have spent the extra $700 and just bought one refurbished and warranties instead of what I did.
So question 1: I understand that there is a specific tool for setting the gear lash and shims are used to get it right once measured.
Question 2: What is the part # for the tool that will do this job...and where to get it.
Question 3: how is that tool used... yeah I'll start digging into my not very specific too many models manual while I wait for my used FSM to get here.
Question 4: can I instead use a Dial Indicator or is there some other method that will get me to a reliable appropriate lash. I have done many differentials and such so I get the idea just wanna make sure I do it right this time, this application...as I rapidly running out of my dear wife's patience.
Thank you all for your kindness, patience, and guidance ahead of time.... I'm positive at least one person besides me will be learning from this thread.
And please if you see me not asking a question I should be asking let me know.
Sean
well folks I'm gonna need both some wise words and some information.
Seems the replacement lower unit I got from the east coast decided to chew up its drain magnet via gears and such. Honestly the bearings look pretty sharp but I can't in good conscience not replace them after contamination like that... likely same Fer gears... I should have spent the extra $700 and just bought one refurbished and warranties instead of what I did.
So question 1: I understand that there is a specific tool for setting the gear lash and shims are used to get it right once measured.
Question 2: What is the part # for the tool that will do this job...and where to get it.
Question 3: how is that tool used... yeah I'll start digging into my not very specific too many models manual while I wait for my used FSM to get here.
Question 4: can I instead use a Dial Indicator or is there some other method that will get me to a reliable appropriate lash. I have done many differentials and such so I get the idea just wanna make sure I do it right this time, this application...as I rapidly running out of my dear wife's patience.
Thank you all for your kindness, patience, and guidance ahead of time.... I'm positive at least one person besides me will be learning from this thread.
And please if you see me not asking a question I should be asking let me know.
Sean
