Lower Unit ussues

[ljshein]

well, now I'm really sad. Had a beautiful afternoon off of work yesterday and payback is a bear!<br /><br />looks like I hit something under the surface of the water, I don't remember anything specific but take a look at the pictures.<br /><br />

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<br /><br />There is a mashing metal sound when you turn the prop by hand like a tooth is missing from a gear in the lower unit.<br /><br />2 questions on my 1984 Force 125 outboard:<br /><br />1. Is this kind of thing repairable or should I just look for a used lower unit? and if used is the way to go, any ideas where I might find one?<br /><br />2. would this kind of thing cause abnormally high fuel consumption or is that another problem?<br /><br />Thanks in Advance!<br /><br />Jeff

 

[bnk999]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

Since your housing is cracked, I would look for a used or rebuilt one-- cheapest way to go is proabably a used one on ebay

 

[ebsworj]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

I feel for you I have a simliar situation where your crack is... mine seems to have cracked off in that area...

 

[ljshein]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

Thanks guys!<br /><br />I think I found a unit on ebay that will fit with a buy it now of $399 plus $50 to ship. I'm just waiting for a confirmation from the seller that it will fit.<br /><br />I got a quote on a re-manufactured unit for $1200 + shipping... considering I only spend $1800 on the boat, that is not going to happen! <br /><br />Any other suggestions on where to look for a used one?<br /><br />ebsworj - what is your plan to fix yours?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Jeff

 

[bnk999]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

450$ not bad --<br />- Did you also look on ebay for the whole motor? I bought a used powerhead in good condition for 430 (incl shipping) - two days later found a whole motor that ran but with a bad lower unit for $300--

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

Email Twin City Outboard if your deal dont go down on ebay. Tell them the year and the model number and if you can attach a photo of your lower unit. Usually they want the part there to match it but hopefully with enough information they can help you out. They are a huge outboard motor grave yard. I will bet they have one.

 

[ljshein]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

thanks for the advice guys, I spoke with the ebay guy on the phone, got him to lower the price so it's $409 shipped to my door. I'll have it middle of next week.<br /><br />I'll keep twin city outboard in mind next time there's an issue... we all know there's always something next <br /><br />Do you have any contact information for them?

 

[ebsworj]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

i'd be interested in contact info also

 

[roscoe]

Re: Lower Unit ussues

twincityoutboard dotcom no online inventory, so you have to email or call them.