May need to re read the thread. Ive been thankful for every single persons input, haven't disliked a single response. Only once did i ask for a bit more details to a vague response. But this guy busting another guys balls because he suggested me a repair avenue that wasnt 100% accurate, then repeatedly claims I said things that I didn't. Finishes it off with a "you're clearly not experienced", and then taps out. Yeah; attitude. Why even try and help if one thinks he is so superior and everybody else are peasants?
And i have several service manuals, just not for this model/ year range. Why I even have to defend myself in a forum dedicated to helping others is beyond me.
I have read the entire thread as it has developed. No need to re-read it....thanks anyway.
You might want to re-read my last post, yourself.
My point was that one needs to be careful when inferring tone and mood to another person`s written word.
My opinion....and you seem resistant to acknowledge other opinions....is that there was no intended offense in any posts so far, other than yours. You got irritated and blasted away....and a couple of the usual suspects piled on....no surprise who.
You throw out phrases like `vague responses`....`busting balls`....`your' clearly not experienced`....`peasants`are your opinions, with which I disagree. Just not how I saw it.
Vague responses were actually very clear.... and you did say "I know how to remove a lower unit`....and then for what ever reason took four days to do it, with lots of questions along the way. I have to wonder what your rush was to have the steps beyond LU removal right away.
You do not need to defend yourself, but maybe be a little less quick to assume the worst from anyone else`s post.
Enough on that....let`s all just try to get along
Anyways. Gonna try and get those snap rings out here this weekend when work gives me a break. Ill be sure to update for all the folks helping out and the ones also curios as to what went kaboom. And as usual, thanks to everyone.
Looks like you are almost into the home stretch and we will all find out if that LU is salvageable. Also IMO....the gent most likely to have the most helpful info in this phase may have been PO`d enough that he
HAS "tapped out" as you put it. Pity.
One of his demonstrated areas of knowledge is LU compatibility. i.e. are there other year and model LUs that would bolt up in the event that yours cannot be salvaged.
Hopefully there will be some others who can chime in. If there are even 3 or 4 other combinations that would work, that would increase your chances of finding a used unit if required.
As far as the rebuild, without the proper manual, it will be a challenge, and you will likely need input from one of the pros who has actually done this particular model before. That pool will be small.
In my case, strictly an amateur. I have only rebuilt 3, and never that one. So beyond moral support I probably have got nothin' to help
If there are several components that have broken up, careful disassembly MAY NOT yield a clear reverse path, so it may not be obvious how it goes back together.
Maybe start looking now for an online version that you can download as an aid.
