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    Omc outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    So 100%, im sure every one on this forum has more knowledge about this stuff than I do. Im learning all this for the first time. Im just looking things up on the web and I saw a 'fix'. It seems sketchy, but apparently its in the petronix box when you get it. Have you ever heard of this? My...
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    Omc outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    So assuming my boat is on its 2nd possibly 3rd motor but outdrive has never been worked on, is it possible if I just replace the dog, the gears and all that stuff I could get another 30 years out of the outdrive? Or because the ESA doesn't work it will cause the gears to prematurely fail again...
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    Omc outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    Don't worry I cleaned all that salt/calcium build up out, thats when I first got it. Just reminiscing. But you can see that outer edge there is barely any surface making contact with the gasket, it is just the one spot im concerned with but is a concern.
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    Omc outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    Thanks for replying guys! I rebuild pumps, gearboxes and other rotating equipment for my day job. Im familiar with shimming, its concept, and how to measure tooth engagement. Rebuilding the lower unit is my go to, I just need to tear it apart first and see if I can spot chipped teeth or some...
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    Omc outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    Hello, I have a 1988 Bayliner Trophy with a 350 SBC 5.7L, along with the traditional OMC outdrive. It was a project boat, old engine was seized and ended up putting in a new engine. Previous owner removed the OMC 5.0 and put in the 5.7(the one that was siezed). I just got a remanufactured 5.7...
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