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I am going to inspect also all the other areas I can access, I used a die grinder and cleaned up the corrosion very well. The 1-2 o'clock area also was pitted as you said, but not through. I will see what the weld shop has to say. Thanks
Thanks Mark, not that, see the next post photo. Going to remove the gimbal housing and inspect bearings, boots, etc. see if there are other serious corrosion issues,
This is what it appears to me. electrolysis problem at 10-11. You have repaired this tig weld? This hole was below waterline I still can't believe she never went down. Its not fresh hole. would have been obvious when I ramped in for the season.
Was wondering about using the 79 housing (TRS)...
Replacing engine and outdrive in my boat. 260 MerCruiser. I ran the donor boat last season with no problems, but after I pulled the engine and outdrive I found a corrosion hole in the gimbal housing. this boat was in the water all year and I don't understand it never sank. That being said...
