Bearing Carrier Removal (90HP Yammy)

[waterbill]

How often should this be removed? A person recently told me it needs to come out for inspection/service every time the prop is removed for shaft greasing. I never heard this before. Is this an easy job, as I've never had an engine with a carrier. Why would you remove it if there isn't a problem?

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: Bearing Carrier Removal (90HP Yammy)

you wouldnt. its baloney. the only time you would pull the carrier is to get inside the gearbox. that being said sometimes when you need to get inside the gearbox a corroded carrier isnt going to pull out easily. keep on top of your oil changes and any line that may get caught behind the prop and you should get a long life from that gearbox.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Bearing Carrier Removal (90HP Yammy)

merc runs the same design and reccomends a yearly puling and cleaning. in salt water I reccomend it at least every 3rd season. the corrosion can build up between the carrier and the case and split the case. very common on older yams and mercs