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posted 09-05-2000 11:21 AM ET (US)
The motor that was on the 13ft whaler with the hull damage is a 72 johnson 20 hp. The previous owner managed to strip the pinion gear right before i came to buy it. A new one was bought ( 130.00) and installed, but upon starting the motor the water pump was not working, so it was shut down. Seems that the old gear fit in its place nicely, but the new gear is a much tighter fit, to the point of needing to tap in place. The therory is its so tight the shaft wouldnt turn, thus no water. His local dealer said to sand the gear down. I feel the race it sits in, dont know what its called, but it appears to be bronze, and is scored, needs to be replaced also. any ideas? Sand it? What about the water pump, should I replace the impeller while its apart? Thanks
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