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Screenshot 2023-11-14 at 09-51-05 LOWER CASING DRIVE 1 - 1998 Outboard 40hp 40TLRW Crowley Marine

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thanks! Yes, I am seeing on the internet that it is a known problem. I wonder if my 1998 BF40A is still covered by Honda? Also, I have a 2006 Honda 50hp and 9.9hp. Does anyone know if this design flaw still existed in 2006?

Looks like I have two options. I'm wondering what you guys think is best: (1) I can get a used lower unit, but I take some risk not knowing the condition of the gears and prop shaft runout, etc. (2) I can get NOS housing, and swap in the parts from my old one. Question: Option 2 seems like a...

Thanks for the thoughtful responses guys! It looks like I have a few options: https://www.ebay.com/b/Complete-Outboar ... rand=Honda

Could it be welded? What about JB Weld and a SS hose clamp to keep it from propagating in the meantime?

Would you replace the whole lower unit as an assembly. Or would you look for just a housing, and put the existing parts into the replacement housing?

Thanks! Turns out it is not leaking any gear oil, nor is the gear oil taking on water! I'll try to take a pic in the next few days and post it,,

I have a crack in the housing around the propeller shaft. The first question is: Does anyone know how/why this happens? The second question, where do I find an affordable replacement (used?).

I agree about avoiding lightbars. I've been blinded on too many pre-dawn fishing trips. And killing you night vision is a bad idea. I'm surprised the coast guard even allows them??

Thataway - thanks for all this great info! Any thoughts on my question about how to *not* run aground when depths are constantly changing? Is this an issue people run into? Just stick to main navigable channels, and go slow outside of those places? -James