I just got a 16 foot fiberglass boat that title says is an owens 1969. I found a plaque on port side of transom that reads "cutter 9217". I'm trying to learn more about it for rebuilding. It is a day cruiser type with 3 front windows, middle one opens. Side windows slide. Set up with johnson...
When I have it back together and turn the prop shaft by hand I notice a free turning portion and a tight portion in the revolution of a turn. Not so tight I can't turn the shaft just have to grip it tight to complete the revolution of the shaft. What might be causing this?
Thanks. With the units separated it feels like the bottom washer below the pinion bearing isn't seated to depth. I take a 90 degree hardened point probe and can feel a slight space under the washer, maybe a 32nd of an inch. I don't want to damage the flat thrust bearing by tapping down on the...
Got wires in fine thanks for help. I'm putting lower unit back together. When lower unit not hooked up the pinion gear turns freely and the prop shaft turns good. When I put the lower unit onto the upper every thing is good till i snug one or both nuts then the pinion locks up and the prop...
I need advise on installing new lead wire harness thru hole in section above lower unit holding drive gear. I can't find any instructions on getting thru hole with out damaging the rubber that protects the leads or inlarged areas of the rubber that provides a seal. I think grease will help the...
When I got lower unit apart found wiring harness a mess all rotted missing knife spices and some corrosion and mild rust. Shaft turns in neutral easily no hang up, with. no electricity applied.when I apply 12volts to forward lead drive gear ingagues and turns smoothly. When I apply 12 volts to...
