leaking exhaust...lower unit 1980 35 h.p.

[diggerdan17]

so i managed to replace the impeller and got every thing back together and running.problem is of the 4 bolts and one nut that holds the lower unit on,the nut (by the rear of the lower unit ,opposite the prop) is rounded off .i could not manage to get the nut back on .the 4 other bolts that go in from the under side of lower unit are all in good shape and very tight.i noticed a small amount of exhaust coming from the area that this rounded off bolt would seal up.is there any damage that could occur if i ran the motor this way? ...or do i have to remove the lower unit for the 3rd time and have someone tap new threads on the buggered bolt?

 

[OBJ]

Re: leaking exhaust...lower unit 1980 35 h.p.

Hey Dan.<br /><br />Tell ya' what. If it was mine, I'd make sure it was together like it should be. Takes the worry out of having a good day on the water. Just my opinion cause I don't know wether or not your safe running like it is or not. Probably be OK, but......it's alway on your mind.

 

[Snowdrggn]

Re: leaking exhaust...lower unit 1980 35 h.p.

Dan,<br /> If yah need a tap or die to cure your issue, I have them, Give me a holler if you want to borrow.......

 

[diggerdan17]

Re: leaking exhaust...lower unit 1980 35 h.p.

hey snowdrggn, long time no hear!thanks for the offer.my good friend and co worker has a set of dies and he said i could borrow them.are you getting the itch to get on the water yet?

 

[Snowdrggn]

Re: leaking exhaust...lower unit 1980 35 h.p.

Dan,<br /> You bet!!! It must be getting close to time for the water to melt around here.<br /><br /> Cheers,<br /> Snow.