I have a 84 Formula 17' w/ 3.8 V-6. My friend used the boat and drove with the tilt up and wore my ball gears to the point where it bangs in to gear. The balls on the drive are 50 to 60% gone. Here's my question, how hard are they to change? I have automotive back ground but no stern drives. And...
I am going to start by saying that I am glad to see a site where people like me can find out info about almost anything about their boats.
Here is my question:
I just bought my 1968 16' Chris Craft with a 1971 Johnson 50hp 2 stroke 2 cyl. And until today it ran GREAT. I broke a piston ring...