Recent content by jaschil69

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    Upper pinion bearing race removal

    Getting closer with this project! The upper pinion bearing failed due to me not adding adequate lube. I have removed the pinion gear from the bearing carrier. The lower bearing, of course, came off with the carrier. The upper bearing fell apart upon removalI now have several pieces of the upper...
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    Pinion Bearing Removal

    This is kind of a continuation from a previous post about the 2.3 locked up. I was able to pull the pinion bearing assembly out of the upper drive casing. Will the gear and bearings have to be pressed out and new bearings pressed on. It is a 1989 2.3 Cobra outdrive. Thank you and thanks to the...
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    OMC 2.3 Locked Up

    Yesterday when cruising acroos the lake at about 25 mph I had a loud clunk and the engine locked up. I have not taken it apart yet but does anyone know if the engine is a standard Ford 2.3 or is there anything special about the block and head that is marine specific? If it is the same I am...
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