"Rod McInnis" wrote...

There could be a side to side motion, which would indicate a severely worn
main bearing. If you can detect any significant amount of side play then I
would say that you have a problem.


Yes I do believe I have.......... :-)

I talked to a marine shop today and the told me:

You need major overhaul.

This is expensive and really not worth on a 20 year old engine.

Buy a new one $$$$$$$ well the new Yamaha 4-strokes looks
promising..............

/ Ulf
Sweden