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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom patch

    The information these professionals are giving you have to do with the fundamentals of safety. Do you want your loved one going down with the ship? Do you want your boat becoming an artificial reef? I have learned that there is no compromise on safety! You have to go all the way and do it right...
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Does anyone have any advice on the longitudinal play I mentioned? I have to wait for funds to get at least the seal kit. Thanks in advance ☺️
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    2022 Splash Of The Year (SOTY) Nominations

    Thank you for the nomination @Baylinerchuck. My resurrection is by far less then some others but I'm humbled by the nomination. Thank you 😊
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Fuel Tank - Replace?

    For me I would for the piece of mind, if you have the $$ to do so then I personally would. It's alot easier to do it now then it will be once the floor is reinstalled.
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I looked at the clutch dog some more and the rotation I was getting on the prop when in gear appears to be the distance between the teeth on the clutch so I'm hoping that is normal but would feel better getting some expert feedback. The longitudinal play I mentioned still has me baffled, I...
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    This the link on the OMC forum pertaining to my upper and lower unit. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/spare-stern-drive.754243/
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Thank you both for your input. I figured they shouldn't look like that but was in denial hoping someone would say they were okay 😊. Well now I know I need gears or another upper unit, well at least it isn't in the middle of boating season!
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I'll try to get better pictures tomorrow, I am curious because I could hear whining from the top and the lowers don't have any wear marks on them.
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I took the covers off the upper drive and will need an input shaft seal but can someone give me some input on the gears please in regards to the contact of them.
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Tip from a drain plug? That is what it is, remove lower plug when disassembling! Greenhorn moment 🙄 Well that' part is solved, thanks @salvageyard saviour for making me look deeper.
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    It's magnetic so I'm not sure lol. Picture against prop cotter pin for reference. I used a magnet to retrieve it but can't believe it transferred the magnetism that quickly.
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Will do 😊
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    The bearings operate smoothly, the pins appears to be in good shape. I'm wondering if some work was done on it years ago and some shims are missing??? The popping out of gear could be the shift rod adjustment but I never looked into it because it didn't look like you could(I need to print out my...
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    After further examination I found this in the cutout area in the lower, could it be from the upper or old damage? Everything in there now is intact.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Hi all, I posted this on the OMC forum but wanted to add it to my rebuild thread so sorry about duplication 😊. Well.... I disassembled the lower gear case and everything looks good other than it was way past time for seals. I did this because I had horizontal play to an 1/8" maybe 3/16" and the...
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Well.... I disassembled the lower gear case and everything looks good other than it was way past time for seals. I did this because I had horizontal play to an 1/8" maybe 3/16" and the prop could be rotated a good third of a turn when in gear. I also had it jump out and back into gear once when...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    After further consideration I've decided to tear into my drive over the winter and see what is going on. I've never tore into one before and really want to see how it works internally, if I'm lucky it's just a dog clutch in the lower and bearings, seals in all.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I've learned nothing is easy with OMC but when pricing used units and potential parts to rebuild mine it was an interesting option when I ran across this. I'm doing more investigating..... I did come across installation videos.
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    After all the work I have done and that the boat is perfect for my wife and I, is this a worthwhile investment? Pricing various scenarios if this is a good option it makes sense.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    rebuild kit

    Scott, Would a 4.3 fit inside of the doghouse of a 2.3? I'm guessing probably not but I'd figured I ask and maybe help the poster.
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