Thread: Evinrude 9.9 prop question

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.

Originally Posted by TapOut64

had a professional come by , The guy lives in my neighborhood and has his own business

Its hard to put a price on convienience!

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.

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?

Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill

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.

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.