Cracked Lower Unit

[nofishjoe]

Hit an underground object and ended up cracking the lower unit. Well hey I am guessing it might have been a rock....Also tore up the propellar and lost reverse in the process. One exsensive rock I say. Replaced the prop and have yet to pull the lower unit to check the shift rod but oil is leaking from a crack. Can anyone suggest on how to fix that??

 

[MrBill]

Re: Cracked Lower Unit

My neighbor did similar damage hitting an object which resulted in a small dent (nickel sized) and slight puncture. His still ran OK but when checked found that the prop shaft was bent. Yours sounds more serious since a gear is ground up. Sounds like a rebuild, perhaps with a new or used lower case, may be in order. It can also be welded or sealed (JB Weld for instance) much depends on severity.

 

[anesthes]

Re: Cracked Lower Unit

I'd get another lower on ebay.. change the water pump, and get back in the water.<br /><br />-- Joe