can a mecanic rebuild a lower unit

[spicerak]

150 evinrude xp he wants 800 for my lower unit to be rebuilt can he do that or does it need to be sent out.or do u think that is a used one thanks

 

[woody66912]

Re: can a mecanic rebuild a lower unit

gear cases are rebuilt all the the time.and 800.00 sounds right there.if you think it's used ask.but what kind of mechanic you didn't say.

 

[5150abf]

Re: can a mecanic rebuild a lower unit

There are specialized tools needed to do that right so if the guy is/was an OMC/BRP mechanic ya and $800 seems like a good price.

Just a gear set for my 50 is $250 so alot of your money is going just for parts.

If you don't want it fixxed right now check out Ebay, they always have alot of lowers for a good price, got my current one there and have run it for 3 years no problems.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: can a mecanic rebuild a lower unit

Rebuilds are common, but for that much scratch I'd get a specific list of what is going to be rebuilt/replaced. Seals? Shafts? Gears? Bearings? Clutch Dog? Water Pump? Know what you are paying for and getting...even if the guy is family.