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    torque master or standard

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    is this a standard or torque master lower unit? how do i tell? confused because it is black. I am second owner motor is a 2008 but have had the boat since 2013 and never changed anything.
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    Where is the drain plug located, Post a picture of the lower from the starboard of the skeg showing the rear of it is it flat on the back and have curved trailing edge on that side or do both sides look same with no flat. Is there a decal on the starboard side near the cav plate towards the back

    Most likely a Verrado case, which very good units.
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    What is the Outside diameter of the prop shaft?



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    That is a TM
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    ^^^^^ yep also notice TM shortened cav plate for socket access to nuts
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    Torqmaster for sure
    Thank You Leon Pugh

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    Quote Originally Posted by hookemup View Post
    1b579770

    is this a standard or torque master lower unit? how do i tell? confused because it is black. I am second owner motor is a 2008 but have had the boat since 2013 and never changed anything.
    thanks.
    Yours is indeed a Gen-1 Torquemaster. There are a couple versions of this gearcase- they were BLACK paint in that vintage.


    Quote Originally Posted by 1Ranger487vs
    Mine has the drain behind the prop. Which one is it. Thx
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    ok thanks guys.