It seems as if higher HP outboards have more problems with lower units tearing up. Is that primarily because of the higher gear ratios?
It seems as if higher HP outboards have more problems with lower units tearing up. Is that primarily because of the higher gear ratios?
2013 Pantera 4
2012 Opti 200 Pro XS
25 Tempest
no sir, load,abuse,higher output mtrs,you aughta see the difference in a gen 2 and a gen 1 pinion gear on later 3.0L optis , and verado gearcases internals
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+1... The torque, load, and speed all play a role.
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