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Lower unit #13429552 02/06/20 06:15 PM
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Had my lower unit lube oil changed and they found a couple of very very small metal slivers.

Is this something to be concerned about-is my lower unit due to fail down the road. Its an older boat so
not sure I want to fix it or just run it till the lower unit gives out. I know its hard to say when something is
gonna give out-just looking for some educated guesses.

The motor is a 2004 40hp 2 stroke Johnson.

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Re: Lower unit [Re: kirbydog] #13429558 02/06/20 06:18 PM
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NO!


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Re: Lower unit [Re: kirbydog] #13429609 02/06/20 06:49 PM
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No its OK or no the clock is ticking.

Re: Lower unit [Re: kirbydog] #13429622 02/06/20 06:56 PM
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All lower units are ticking time bombs.
Just run it. If you start having trouble getting it in gear . Change the oil again and if it loaded with metal shaving it probably time to rebuild.
Dont let the lower unit sit without oil.


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Re: Lower unit [Re: kirbydog] #13429629 02/06/20 07:01 PM
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Thanks for the info.

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