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    Checking prop shaft for alignment question

    Ive got a magnetic base dial indicator at work here. Will the magnetic stick to the lower unit casing?

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    If you would, please be sure to review the Announcements at the top of the Forum, and be sure to provide the Required Info (serial number) when posting. Thanks!

    No- the gearcase is made of an Aluminum Alloy.


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    I used one of these to check mine, seemed to work great.

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