Well, after going to harbor freight to get a large set of snap ring pliers, I got the lower unit totally apart.
It looks like the edges on the clutch dogs forward side, and forward gear were worn down a bit. So nice to know when I get the new gears in I SHOULD be able to enjoy the boat...... if it is not winter by then!
I bought this gear set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0456158877&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and sure enough, it appears the clutch dog, pinion, forward, and reverse gears are different
Friggin A!!!
If I ever get this thing back together, I will post what snap ring pliers worked, gear puller, ect so the next schmuck who attempts this with a similar model will know what they need before diving in....... it takes way to long if you need to keep stop and go for tools/materials
It looks like the edges on the clutch dogs forward side, and forward gear were worn down a bit. So nice to know when I get the new gears in I SHOULD be able to enjoy the boat...... if it is not winter by then!
I bought this gear set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0456158877&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and sure enough, it appears the clutch dog, pinion, forward, and reverse gears are different
If I ever get this thing back together, I will post what snap ring pliers worked, gear puller, ect so the next schmuck who attempts this with a similar model will know what they need before diving in....... it takes way to long if you need to keep stop and go for tools/materials