model number is 50543B 1975
Made a mistake while trying to remove lower unit to replace some worn parts. lower unit was hanging up on something as i was lowering it down. I got ahead of myself and removed the allen screw in the water intake, thinking that was what was keeping it from lowering any farther. Realize now that screw is for holding the drive shaft bearing in place. How big of a mistake was this, and what should i do about it now? Thanks for any advice.
Brian,
Made a mistake while trying to remove lower unit to replace some worn parts. lower unit was hanging up on something as i was lowering it down. I got ahead of myself and removed the allen screw in the water intake, thinking that was what was keeping it from lowering any farther. Realize now that screw is for holding the drive shaft bearing in place. How big of a mistake was this, and what should i do about it now? Thanks for any advice.
Brian,