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Yes, I replaced it with an new HD.
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Yes, I replaced it with an new standard one.
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No, It looked fine.
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No, I didnt even look at it.
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Coupler? What Couler???
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Engine coupler replacment poll...
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While you have your engine(s) out to replace or rebuild do you worry about replacing the coupler(s) between the flywheel and your outdrive?
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HD all the way!
Cp performance has them also Marc at BAM.
Dual springs.
Cp performance has them also Marc at BAM.
Dual springs.
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Only if it needs it.
Why replace a perfectly good coupler just for the sake of replacing it?
But if it does show questionable, then by all means. Standard for normal applications.
Why replace a perfectly good coupler just for the sake of replacing it?
But if it does show questionable, then by all means. Standard for normal applications.
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If you have one w/aluminum splines they should be replaced no matter what because they sometimes strip suddenly with no real warning,Smitty
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jadento, do you still have your 27 Baja? Just curious.
If you have the opportunity to change the coupler out, I would go ahead and do so.
If you have the opportunity to change the coupler out, I would go ahead and do so.
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Originally Posted by articfriends
If you have one w/aluminum splines they should be replaced no matter what because they sometimes strip suddenly with no real warning,Smitty
Been there... and although it did happen suddenly, I was running the piss out of it in some rough water the previous two hours of running time.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
jadento, do you still have your 27 Baja? Just curious.
If you have the opportunity to change the coupler out, I would go ahead and do so.
If you have the opportunity to change the coupler out, I would go ahead and do so.
Nope, I sold it. I miss having my own boat alot, but I get out pretty much whenever I want on friends boats. Kinda nice not having a payment and still getting to be out there.
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I did this last spring after I stripped one out, I replace both at the same time with the HD's and there is a huge diff. You won't go wrong getting the HD's!!!
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I have heard the extra thickness/depth of the HD couplers spline makes engine to drive alignment even more crutial. I.E. if it isn't correct the splines wear worse or faster? Is this true?