Re: [OMC-Boats] upper gear case

Thanks for the info...that's exactly what happened to mine and I expect I'll be in the same neighborhood.

Thanks again,
JJ
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Don Fintak
  To: J.J. Ford ; Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
  Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] upper gear case

  JJ,

  I think I spent a little over $2000.

  That included parts and labor to rebuild the upper gear box (may have even needed a new case, mine had run completely dry and chewed up everything), ball gears and seals for the intermediate housing, lube, and paint to pretty up the outdrive. After getting a quote on some of the parts, I finally just sent him the gear box and he quoted what was needed. I figured he knew a lot more than I did.

  If you send an email to stone@... with what you need, he gets back pretty quickly with what's available and prices. At least he has in the past, I haven't had to contact him in the last three years or so.

  Good Luck,

  Don

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  From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of J.J. Ford
  Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:50 AM
  To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
  Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] upper gear case

  Don-
  Thanks for the advice...if you don't mind me asking...what should I expect to pay for an operation like this?

  Thanks
  JJ
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Don Fintak
    To: J.J. Ford ; Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
    Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:15 AM
    Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] upper gear case

    I've had real good luck dealing with www.outboard-parts.com

    I have a '68 Playmate, so it's a little different, but when I needed my upper gearbox rebuilt a couple years ago, he did great. He will either sell the parts, or do the work. I sent him my gearbox and he had it back in very short order. He also had new and used ball gears in stock. I have also called with a couple questions and they were more than willing to offer advice.

    Come to think of I also was able to get carb parts for a rebuild from them.

    Hope this helps.

    Don Fintak

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    From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of J.J. Ford
    Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 3:41 PM
    To: omc-boats@...
    Subject: [OMC-Boats] upper gear case

    Anyone know of a reliable source for parts for the same year that Ryan just inquired about? I've also got a 68 Sportsman 155...the upper gear case is shot. I'd either like it fixed, or I may attempt to fix it myself with a spare week and some guidance.

    Thanks
    JJ Ford

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