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Originally Posted by FARLEY

It was the thrust bearing that failed steve , but the outdrives had a lot of ware had to be replaced , the diff rings, and the diff hard ware spring washers etc
expensive times

The original out drives were wearing out in about five to six meetings and the new ones are now lasting a lot longer fifteen plus with very little wear .regarding your diff rings, if they are just grooved don’t be to concerned just wash them and rebuild. But if they are pitted you will have to replace rings and balls, we have found when the rings are grooved but smooth it works better.

hope this helps