Recent content by Hlumley07

I installed everything. Now getting a clicking coming from lower when you spin the prop. Which to me its slightly in gear. I replaced the shift cable too and now super tight.

I stand corrected 14.25 is too big. It hit the anode

What do you mean too big? The diameter? The original is 14.8 manufacturers recommend replacement is 14.5. All I could find is 14.25

The white deposits is what I'm referring too. I ended up buying a 14.25 19p prop

Will do. I will post a picture tmrw but its on the housing where the upper attaches. All in where the shift cable is and where the water flows not sure what the port is called

I just purchased a whole new drive assembly from sei. About ready to install. I noticed after removing the old drive there was some white deposits left. Any recommendations on something to run through it to clean it? Also I am looking for a new prop that will give me lower rpm at higher speed...

3.7 18 ft bow rider yes. Ill try to see if sn is visible.

Its on an 87 sunbird with a 165 hp 4 cylinder

How do I figure out gear ratio

This is new to me. What is a typical break in process for the drive? I assume multiple oil flushes. I found a really good deal on brand new SEI drive with 3 year no fault warranty. Would you recommend that brand over spending all the money for mercruiser?

I got the boat off family early last summer. I immediately changed the oil took it out a couple times. When I pulled old oil it had some shavings in it also seemed low. I dont believe they ever changed fluid in it.

We found the problem gentlemen. Now is it worth rebuilding or to buy a new upper unit. My concern is it also got into lower so with that being said do I replace the whole drive

We found the problem gentlemen. Now is it worth rebuilding or to buy a new upper unit. My concern is it also got into lower so with that being said do I replace the whole drive

I appreciate the advice. I'll remove the drive and attach some pics of everything. Again thanks for the quick response and advice.

I just bought the boat through family and wasn't used much with them. I highly believe maintenance was poor due to the initial lower unit oil change i did was nasty. I personally have not taken off the drive yet. Just replaces a bunch if other engine components before getting excited and taking...