Another question for your OMC lovers

[eschober]

I want to re-seal my upper and intermidiate as well as ther lower gearcases in my 1985 OMC stringer 400. Can I get away with using the old shims if I don't replace the ball gears or any gears and bearings? just replacing seals and gaskets... thanks

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Another question for your OMC lovers

Yes you can. And in many cases, you can reuse the shims even if you change bearings, as bearings are made to such close tolerances.

 

[superbenk]

Re: Another question for your OMC lovers

Be careful that you don't bend or damage them in any way & when you tighten bolts use the proper torques so you don't distort the shims and they should be fine.

 

[wire2]

Re: Another question for your OMC lovers

I changed upper bearings on 2 occasions, the original shims were still right on spec. Changing ball gears won't affect gear lash.

 

[eschober]

Re: Another question for your OMC lovers

thanks a lot all