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-   -   XR advise (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/drives-lower-units/360169-xr-advise.html)

Wildman_grafix 06-11-2019 07:47 AM
Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4691276)
Doug @ master Tech marine also recommends XR's over XZ's
Also?

F-2 Speedy 06-11-2019 07:55 AM
Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4691278)
Also?
As your post about the bravo shop

ThisIsLivin 06-11-2019 02:55 PM
You definitely want the clutch shaft replaced with George's enhanced version along with the bigger bearing. I snapped mine in half and tore up everything including the case.

offthefront 06-11-2019 03:56 PM
Do what George sez ..... run it for 23 months and let him recheck everything.... way ahead ....

RaggedEdge 06-11-2019 04:53 PM
300 hours on an XR, you have gotten all the good out of it. Throw that sombiotch out and just buy a new one from Merc with a warranty and start over again.

Padraig 06-11-2019 04:54 PM
Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 4691375)
You definitely want the clutch shaft replaced with George's enhanced version along with the bigger bearing. I snapped mine in half and tore up everything including the case.
Yes...doing both. Will let everyone know how it works out. I can't believe the difference between Mercs top cap and tower and AADS,'s

Is anyone using the Neo oil George recommends?

Padraig


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Padraig 06-11-2019 08:17 PM
Originally Posted by RaggedEdge (Post 4691391)
300 hours on an XR, you have gotten all the good out of it. Throw that sombiotch out and just buy a new one from Merc with a warranty and start over again.
Maybe because AADS will give me , hopefully, a stronger drive plus a two year warranty vs Mercruiser's one year

Padraig

VoodooRob 06-11-2019 08:26 PM
Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 4691392)
Yes...doing both. Will let everyone know how it works out. I can't believe the difference between Mercs top cap and tower and AADS,'s

Is anyone using the Neo oil George recommends?

Padraig


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I had George build 2 Stage 4 drives and a Stage 2 back-up drive this past winter. Also switched over to his recommended oil and so far so good but only have a few hours on the oil lol. He inspects your AADS drives for free at the end of the season also.

articfriends 06-13-2019 07:53 AM
Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4691270)
XZ gears are an upgrade over XR?
No, xz gears usually dont pit vs XR gears, with bigger power, HOWEVER, they will break easier. So, XR gears will take more overall power for a shorter time before they pit, xz gears will wear better and last longer IF they dont blow the teeth off from too much power, Smitty

cigrocket 06-13-2019 08:08 AM
Originally Posted by articfriends (Post 4691649)
No, xz gears usually dont pit vs XR gears, with bigger power, HOWEVER, they will break easier. So, XR gears will take more overall power for a shorter time before they pit, xz gears will wear better and last longer IF they dont blow the teeth off from too much power, Smitty
XZ Faster.....Its all a crap shoot anyway.


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