89 force 50 lower gearcase

[tmiriverrat]

Hi all.......Im a newbie to this forum, and everyone seems very helpful and ive already got mucho info! Hit a rock hard yesterday and not only took out the prop, but broke the lower gearcase so bad that i could stick my fingers in and touch the gears! Im a car mechanic by trade, and have been a boater for 25 years. I bought this boat from an 80 yr old man who had it from new and used it maybe 5 times. Its like new. Anyone know where i could locate a lower gearcase housing? Im in Maryland...Perhaps I can find one with a junk powerhead. I would appreciate any help.........luckily I have friends to catch a ride to my river cottage for now...........

 

[roscoe]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

A lower unit from a 40 or 50 hp, 1984-1994 will fit.

Easier to find a complete lower unit than just the housing.

Best bet is ebay.
Or contact local shops that may have junk motors to part out.

Mercury will still sell you a new empty lower gear housing for $195.

Part number 1600-817804A3

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

There is a marina on the upper bay that specializes in rebuilding lower units. He probably will have exactly what you need. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name but he also advertises on ebay. Periodically has Chrysler lower units for sale. Pick up a Nor'Easter magazine--free in many places. They have a lot of advertizers in there.

 

[baxtr]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

2 on ebay right now for a 50hp

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

Fairwinds Marina, Annapolis Maryland, (410) 974-1844

 

[tmiriverrat]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

Thank you guys so much...........you all are life savers!!

 

[tmiriverrat]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

Thanx baxtr, but the first place I looked was e bay.......then I looked again after seeing your post and still didnt see it..........I know Merc bought out Force, but im not quite familiar with which parts interchange with what..........id prefer a complete used lower unit..........without a service manual, im not sure how critical the "shimmage" is on this little gearcase........guess ill tear it apart to see what all is damaged............man-o-man, it sure made one *&^@#$% of a noise when I hit!! If I had the $$, id put at least a 90 on it..........its a 16' open bow Maxum......capicity plate says 50HP max, but in my opinion it needs a 150!!!!!!!!...........from day one, its been a tird......im a former big block jet boater and not used to so much time getting on plane, especially with the fluctuating river level down here.
THANKS ALL!!!

 

[baxtr]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

50 is still on there, came off a 88 do a search for "Lower Unit from 50 HP Mercury Force " it is listed as coming from Canada.

 

[tmiriverrat]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

Hey thanks, but the lower unit on ebay is off an 85 horse.......they say a 40-50 hp, 1984-1994 will fit mine.......id bid on it immediately if i was sure it would work. Thanks for your help.

 

[baxtr]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

The one I was looing at is off a 50hp, and is still up for bid, check you private messages, I sent you the actual link.

 

[tmiriverrat]

Re: 89 force 50 lower gearcase

Thanks Very Much Baxtr....................i Sure Appreciate This Xtra Help, And Appr. The Message!
Tmirr