1979 inline 6 lower unit water

[GOTFIVE]

hi its me again seem to be getting a little water in lower unit just enough to cloud it when i took the prop off i noticed that there was no thrust washer on the inside . Is there suppose to be one ? thanks anthony savino

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1979 inline 6 lower unit water

All mercurys with slip hubs of any kind require a thrust hub

 

[GOTFIVE]

Re: 1979 inline 6 lower unit water

i wonder if not running it with thrust washer would let water in lower unit

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1979 inline 6 lower unit water

No, you have a leak some where, if it don't seem to be leaking at the prop shaft, it must be at the water pump or shift shaft seals

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1979 inline 6 lower unit water

Correct. Taking the lower off yourself and walking it into your FLMD to get re-sealed saves a ton of cash.<br /><br />-W

 

[GOTFIVE]

Re: 1979 inline 6 lower unit water

took lower unit off to do a leak test impella was melted i think the drive shaft bearings need to be replaced are they costly ?do i have to take the whole lower unit apart with special mercury tools ? or can they be changed from up top i could not figure it out and did not want poke around to much