Was going fishing this weekend........

Found oout tonight that I have a crack in my lower unit. Not sure how it happened as I winterized it last fall but now looks like I will have to see if I can get it welded or find a housing.....what a monday. Sorry just venting

What size and year of motor shortdraw? maybe we can help you find a housing.

It's a 87 evinrude 150

Sorry about your luck. That always hurt to find out this close to spring.

yes it does but at least it's early enough that I can get it fixed before things get going real good...

Bummer, Sorry to hear that. I had to replace one several years ago on an old Chrysler and found an outfit in Fla. that had the best price completely rebuilt for $399. You probably only need the case so hopefully you can find a good price.

Ya might check with Ben Minor Marine in Parsons.

There's a salvage yard in KC, one of the midwests biggest, I can't recall the name right now. On the flip side, at a minimum check your lower unit in the fall for water in the oil. It's actually best to just change it for reassurance. Also, when finished fishing drop your motor all the way down at the ramp while you strap down and get ready for the road. This will drain your motor of water. Also, to prevent other damages store the motor down if you store outside to prevent water build up in the hub. I feel your pain and was "lucky" to learn these lessons at a friends expense, he burnt his motor completely up because of the reasons I stated.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps76c1e8d7.jpgStole this pic from the MO board.:banghead:banghead:banghead Bad news!! It happens a lot. Don't make ya feel:mad: any better tho. <*)}}}><

If you think it can be welded. John Vestal welding in Kansas City, Ks. has welded up aluminum housings for me in the past with good results

Thanks guys I will check out all the options mentioned. The sad thing is I drained the lower unit last fall. I did not lower the motor over the winter and am wondering now if that had something to do with it. I guess life is full of learning experiences....

and why does learning have to be so exspensive. says the guys with 2 college age kids.

US Boatworks in KC, Kansas has used lower units. I got one there and it worked great.