Mercruiser lower unit broke metal housing

[Fishfearme1174]

So rookie mistake today trying to separate lower unit from stern dive. Too much pressure on metal just above propeller cause the entire piece to break off. About. 5" piece. The front right entire corner if looking at if from the front. So do I need a new lower unit now or can I simply get by without too much performance loss from this piece of metal being broke off? Tried uploading photo with iPhone and forum said jpeg was an invalid pic format. Lol

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Which question are we supposed answer yes or no to? Get a new lower or run it as is.?

Click on the Forum Help link in the sig below and look at the attaching photos guide. Did you remove all the bolts, including the hidden bolt under anode fin?

 

[alldodge]

You can not upload pics until you have made 3 post.

 

[GA_Boater]

You can not upload pics until you have made 3 post.

You can't attach pics until 3 posts, but you can paste pics in your first post using IMG codes.

 

[Fishfearme1174]

Ok thx. Apologies for the poll. Not sure I meant to do that but, yes, should the lower unit be replaced or is it ok to use with the metal broken off the housing?

 

[alldodge]

Post once more and then wait 30 seconds and post some pics

 

[Fishfearme1174]

Ok. Good idea

 

[Fishfearme1174]

Here are the pics. What do you think? Ok as is or needs to be replace?

 

[Fishfearme1174]

Still same error msg trying to post pics.

 

[Fishfearme1174]

Now says my files are too big. They are regular iPhone pics. Wow

 

[Fishfearme1174]

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[alldodge]

I would see if a welding shop can weld it back on, should not be that hard

Here is how to post pics

 

[stonyloam]

Yeah, a prop shop can weld it.

 

[GA_Boater]

What AllDodge said. You have the broken piece, try a welder. A local boat dealer may be able to give a lead or two since lowers are always getting broken. Here is the big pic cuz I hate the itty bitty thumbnails.

 

[Rick Stephens]

That'd be silly easy to weld up. Long ways from any rubber.

 

[Scott Danforth]

since you have the piece, easy weld repair. even check your local radiator shop, most do aluminum welding for a reasonable cost.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Looks like a crack right opposite the broken piece,.....

Are ya sure ya didn't hit something last summer,..??

How'd ya bust it takin' the drive off,..??

 

[Fishfearme1174]

I'm a rookie and when trying to separate I overlooked two hidden bolts and beat the hell out of it thinking it was seized. With the good advice on here I took it and had it welded back on for $65.