I've tried a search on this, and read lots of posts, but still have some questions...<br /><br />My circa 69 Johnson Seahorse 33 Electric had water in the lower unit when I bought it. I changed/filled the unit twice over the summer due to what appears to be a bad seal behind the prop. (Engine is mounted on my pathetic pontoon. Rotton deck, no furnature, no top, small toons.)<br /><br />Since it is now the off-season, I'd like to repair it. (I have some VW air-cooled engine experience, but do not consider myself an expert mechanic by any means.) My additional complication is that it keeps coming out of gear. 5 seconds in gear, 5 seconds out.<br /><br />One post indicated this was a worn gear you could just 'flip over' and put the worn teeth in the reverse position. (Although I think I would rather replace it.)<br /><br />Another post cautioned to get any materials/parts for motors of this era before tearing down since they may be hard to find?<br /><br />I have Clymer manuals on order from library.<br /><br />My questions are these:<br /><br />1) Paid $600 for toon and motor. Is it worth fixing, or selling for $500? (Given the toons are small, the deck is rotten, and the motor needs work. The ice will go out in March. 
<br /><br />2) What parts/tools/resources do I need to order to 'do it right' - can a 'moderate' shadetree mechanic rebuild a lower unit (and generally do anything else the motor should need) - and how much should I expect to spend? (PS: a website that shows how to do this to a similar John/Rude with pictures would be great.)<br /><br />3) Short of going to the local marina where prices are higher and have to pay taxes, where do you recommend purchasing these parts?<br /><br />4) Anyone in the Western Racine/Waukesha/Kenosha/Walworth area with tools and experience willing to give me in person pointers? (My launch is on Fox/Tichigan.)
<br /><br />2) What parts/tools/resources do I need to order to 'do it right' - can a 'moderate' shadetree mechanic rebuild a lower unit (and generally do anything else the motor should need) - and how much should I expect to spend? (PS: a website that shows how to do this to a similar John/Rude with pictures would be great.)<br /><br />3) Short of going to the local marina where prices are higher and have to pay taxes, where do you recommend purchasing these parts?<br /><br />4) Anyone in the Western Racine/Waukesha/Kenosha/Walworth area with tools and experience willing to give me in person pointers? (My launch is on Fox/Tichigan.)
