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    1988 Evinrude 48 SPL, shims

    1988 Evinrude 48 SPL Can I assembly my lower unit, new fwd. new reverse, new clutch dog, put the upper bearing carrier on and add shims as the backlash test warrants? 300$ for a one time use shim measurement machine is beyond my budget. Thanks!
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    1988 Evinrude 48 HP SPL backlash test

    I am replacing all the gears, pinion, forward, reverse and clutch dog (bad pinion and clutch dog) I do not want to buy a 300$ one time use shim measurement tool nor pay the shop $150 to do it for me. (2 kids in college) My question is: Since the goal is minimum gear backlash, Can I just add...
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