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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 389908" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>As kofkorn mentioned, I have also noticed that the only part of the lower unit that really seems to suffer the effects of saltwater is the driveshaft seal where it goes into the lower unit. </p><p></p><p>I dredge with my outboard, (since the corps of engineers isn't going to clear my channel for me, I do it myself) so, I replace the impeller and housing as a set, as the sand usually wears out both of them, the housing is always gouged up pretty bad. But as long as the tell-tale is showing a steady stream of water it's generally OK. But if your outboard gets used like mine, it's a good idea to flush as often as you can, and change parts as needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 389908, member: 6937"] As kofkorn mentioned, I have also noticed that the only part of the lower unit that really seems to suffer the effects of saltwater is the driveshaft seal where it goes into the lower unit. I dredge with my outboard, (since the corps of engineers isn't going to clear my channel for me, I do it myself) so, I replace the impeller and housing as a set, as the sand usually wears out both of them, the housing is always gouged up pretty bad. But as long as the tell-tale is showing a steady stream of water it's generally OK. But if your outboard gets used like mine, it's a good idea to flush as often as you can, and change parts as needed. [/QUOTE]
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