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Salazarrr

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I just opened the drain on my lower unit and nothing but water came out......:mad: now what :confused::confused:
 

rickryder

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Re: Crazy

you pulled the fill and vent plugs and just water? No gear lube at all? I would say you have a lot of seals to change.
 

eurolarva

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Re: Crazy

Might be worse then seals if you are in a climate that freezes over the winter. Lower units should always be drained and refilled at the end of the boating season. If that lower unit sat over the winter with water in it and froze it will expand the metal and could rip it open. I would inspect around the bearing cage and around all the sealed areas. Remove the prop and check for fishing line wrapped around the prop shaft. What is the make, and model number of this motor? Refill it with gear lube as soon as possible to help prevent rusting.
 

Salazarrr

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Re: Crazy

the motor is a 1970 Chrysler 45 model 454ba and I have the lower unit apart right now, looks good so far and clean
 
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