darn lower unit

denniston

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Apr 9, 2004
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I have a 78 140 hp Chrysler, and I can't for the life of me get the lower unit back on...does anyone have any tips? My problem comes with lining up the drive shaft gears. Right now I have like longer bolts holding it in place while I try to get the gears lined up.<br />grr
 

LubeDude

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Re: darn lower unit

Shouldnt be that difficult, put a little grease on the splins first, this also helps them to be removed easily next time you do this and not rust in place. Rotate the shaft a little and try again, keep doing this and they will finally line up. You are probably doing this already, but keep trying.
 

eurolarva

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Jun 24, 2003
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Re: darn lower unit

It helps to have a second person. If unit is not in neutral try turning the prop a little so drive shaft splines will line up like lubedude says. You might want to buy some antisieze compound at an auto store for the splines though.
 
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