Lower unit tool?

[Tex60]

I need to work on the lower unit and there are tools to easily and properly remove the retainer. So in my manual it does not identify which one is which. Maybe someone can tell me the tool # for the 50hp Mariner 3cyl. I looked in the marine store on here and couldn't get the search to turn up which one I needed.

 

[Tex60]

Re: Lower unit tool?

Anyone?

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: Lower unit tool?

those are expensive and normally used by the average guy very seldom. Normally you can rent one from your local marine dealer. I actually made one from pipe nipple, a pipe flange and square stock. If I can find the pics I'll post them for you.

 

[Tex60]

Re: Lower unit tool?

My buddy has two of them but they are both for larger engines. Please post the pics I would like to see it. I'm thinking I could make something would like to see what you did.

 

[jimmy eaton]

Re: Lower unit tool?

we made 1 out of a 3 in tube and 12 .25 studs worked grear or you can take your lower unit to a repair shop and they will do it for you the tool cost $49 on the internet shop will charge about $10

 

[Tex60]

Re: Lower unit tool?

Where did you find the tool for $49 all the ones that I found are 2x that much or more I just cant tell which one is for the 3 inch diameter

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: Lower unit tool?

Tex60 I finally found the pics. The first pic is the parts you'll need. After welding them together, I took the retaining nut and laid it on the flange and shot it with a little bit of paint to know exactly where I needed to weld the 1/4" pieces of square stock I cut. The pipe nipple fits right over the prop shaft and the nut welded to the top allows for a torque wrench. You'll have to check your manual for torque specs on your particular retainer, but it worked great. Total cost, about $15 and a little of my time.

 

[Tex60]

Re: Lower unit tool?

I really appreciate posting those, I beleave I will be getting my welder out, I think it's been feeling neglected lately anyway.