How do I know if my lower unit is damaged?
Bad outboard lower units can give the operator shifting issues, and other signs will include water in the gear lube, metallic particles on the drain screw magnet, clunking sounds when shifted, or the loss of the ability to shift into gears.
How much does it cost to rebuild a lower unit?
A typical set of parts for the gearcase can cost $500-600 and may go higher if the gearcase is severely damaged. If you have your local mechanic repair the lower unit, his labor will run about $300-400 for this type of repair.
What can cause a spun prop?
The rubber inner bushing inside an outboard propeller hub is designed to absorb the shock created by shifting. The rubber hub bushing also serves as a “breakaway” should you strike something, allowing the prop to spin, and so protecting drive train components like gears.
How do you fix a spun prop?
A hub can spin inside of a prop due to damage to the hub, damage to the inside diameter of the propeller or incorrect propeller installation. Fixing a spun propeller will require the assistance of a boat propeller repair shop to press the old hub out of the propeller and the new hub into the propeller.
How do you break in a lower unit?
Lower Unit & Sterndrive Break-in Procedure
- Fill unit with manufacturer’s required gear oil to recommended level.
- Adjust RPM at idle to manufacturer’s specifications.
- Proper shift adjustment is essential.
- Jumping out of gear: If the unit will not stay in gear, the clutch dog has probably been rounded off.
How do I know if my prop hub is bad?
Look closely at the rubber hub for telltale clues, anything from subtle to dramatic signs of failure. The hub might be twisted or even look melted. Another method is to use a ball pein hammer and a center punch. Pein a dot on the metal splined hub and adjacent on the mating surface of the propeller proper.
How do you replace a top load washer gear case?
Release the locking tabs on the wire harness connection and pull the wire harness out of the connector on the shifter. Disconnect the motor wire harness. Pull the wire harness connector off the capacitor. Release the wire harness retaining clips from the gear case housing.
Why are my stitches missing on my sewing machine?
It may be due to bent or blunt needle or it may not be properly and fully inserted. Simply put in a new needle, even if you have recently changed it. Select a different type/size needle; If you are missing stitches go up one size.
Why is my T140 clutch not working properly?
On the first disassembly of the gearbox the mainshaft selector fork was blued,it also appeared to be a slightly sloppy fit in the corresponding gear so whilst the gearbox was apart the decision was made to replace both parts. Upon reassembly and subsequent test ride the disappointment of still having the same problem was almost overwhelming.