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Just noticed this on my prop yesterday.
Pushed in and normal:
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When I pull the prop out:
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What the heck do I have going on here? Motor still works fine and pushes me along at 19mph.
Does it work properly in reverse? You may have had a retainer break on the prop shaft. It's held in position in forward gear. With the motor OFF, put it in reverse, pull it back and try to turn it. That much travel should disengage the gears. At any rate, it isn't normal and should be fixed.
Also, check your prop hub.
Pull prop. Behind prop should have a retaining ring that screws in with spanner socket. It holds bearing housing in. It could have backed out or some thing has broken letting your prop shaft slide in and out. What ever it is, is not good. Don't need to be running it like that.
Looks like you are missing the thrust bushing George. It goes on before the prop does.
First thing I would do is to drain the lower unit and see if there are metal shavings on the mag plug or in the oil. My guess is that bearings might be gone. It's easy to pull the lower gear case and see exactly what is wrong. Here is a good diagram that will show the parts (you will have to put in your exact model) and how they interact. If you want some help, I'll be glad to help you fix it.
Mike
Yes it works in reverse. It's the shaft that I can pull in and out. Not sure why.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigflinger
Jeez sorry to hear the bad news.
The motor is from 1996, I guess it's bound to have issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Percidae_Papermouth
Bearing or thrust washer worn or broken. I would suggest you not use it until it is repaired.
If you don't fix it, one of these days when you pit it in reverse, all those loose parts will exit to the rear and find their way to the bottom of the lake. Happened to a friends prop once when he lost the nut.
I appreciate all the input and offer for help but since I don't have the time I had a professional come by today and pick up the lower unit. The guy lives in my neighborhood and has his own business so I will let you know what he finds.
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Lower unit is a mess and I am going to replace it with a used one. My mechanic said that nearly every part would need to be replaced and that even the prop shaft was messed up. Might even have the "new" lower unit on tomorrow.
Its hard to put a price on convienience!Quote:
Originally Posted by TapOut64
Paul with AV Marine showed up at my house on Tuesday, took my lower unit with him and returned today and installed a rebuilt lower unit. Nice that I never had to leave home. The lower unit he bought for me for $300 was white and had some minor differences on it since it was a few years older so he took it apart and used the best parts from this unit and my unit. The most obvious problem was that the spring and ball detent that the shifter clutch dog slides onto had fallen apart and there was an issue with thread wear on the prop shaft and forward gear. I guess I had one of the worst looking impellers that he had ever seen and he was surprised that it was pumping water. He installed a new water pump and my total bill was $555. Considering I have had this motor for over 16 years, rarely have had it in for service, and use it a lot, I have no complaints.
Follow along parts break down.
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Sounds like he knew what he was doing... And can't complain about the price. Now you just need to get it in the lake.
Are you saying the impeller was 16 years old?
I don't think so, I'm sure I had it replaced somewhere along the way. He gave me all the replaced parts and after looking at my impeller and others on youtube videos I really don't think that mine looks that bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill
Me and my rebuilt lower unit will be out in Suffolk Saturday at that "Top Secret" lake where everyone is doing so well.
On the lake again.
I'm glad you got it fixed so quick. Back on the water again!!!!