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Just something to think about. I had a yamaha and also my cousin that had major problems with the lower unit. After having mine fixed the mechanic told me that I was not the only one having problems. The mid range motors have a nut ring that holds the gears in the lower unit that will back out if it is not checked on regularly. My cousin is on his 5th or 6th lower unit in 3 years, I yanked my yamaha after my having the lower unit redone after 2 times. When the nut comes loose it will usually strip the threads and will need to replace the housing.
Warren
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