The lower end gearing on my 1978 or 79 - 4.5 hp merc is not funtioning properly (possible stripped gears) and I have a crack in the bottom end casing. Is it possible to buy a complete bottom end with gearing etc. new? or do I need to find someone with a used one?
I just installed a new impeller in my 1978 or 1979 (not sure) Mercury 4.5 hp outboard and can not seem to get the bottom end back on with gears shifting properly. I thought I had it but when tighting the bottom housing bolts back up I heard a snap from somewhere inside. Now when I insert the...