Hey all,

We just had some work done to the lower unit on our yamaha 4 stroke 80hp outboard. We put the lower unit back on, and when you put it in gear there is 1-2inches of play (rotational as in clockwise counter clockwise.) back and forth. But not in neutral.

Is this normal?

 

yes i believe the lockup cylinders are enguaged on that motor when in neutral but not in driving gears is the motor been in the water yet if it drives the boat forward and reverse fine i wouldnt worry to much about it. but from my boating exp i believe its normal

 

Thanks for the response.

And you are correct. It's normal.