Stuck lower unit bolts.

[steviecops]

Re: Stuck lower unit bolts.

Thank you all for your very good advice and encouragement.<br /><br />The broken studs came out today without any trouble. I just used more heat around the casing as suggested and didn't rush.<br /><br />My lower unit is now all ready to go back on, all I have to do is source some new bolts. I've been told they are 3/8 UNC bolts, 1 3/8 in length. Most things over here are metric now, but I've found somewhere that has them, so should be able to pick them up in a few days.<br /><br />Thanks again for all the help, I couldn't have done the job without this site and the good people who post on it.<br /><br />Any tips for lining up the gear shift linkage when I come to put it all back together?

 

[alanR1]

Re: Stuck lower unit bolts.

Best thing to do is try and get it into neutral, you will know if it is or not by being able to spin the prop either way. Then slide the lower unit up with the shaft and the gear rod in place and bolt it up. Then look under the carbs and use a long screwdriver to line up the gear shaft with the shifting mechanism. You should have taken a bolt out just replace it , best to use a magnetic screwdriver to get it to stay on and get in their. This is how mine went back together, yours should be similar. Good luck and once again be patient...