HELP!!! DISASSEMBLE MARINER LOWER UNIT

[BLUTIC]

I just bought a 98 Ranger Johnboat with a 96 Mariner 8.5. It has started making a ticking noise in forward. It isn't ticking every engine or prop revolution, but it does tick about every one second and gets faster proportional with rpms. Does anyone have a clue? Also, I have the lower unit off, but how do I get the propshaft and gearcase out of the hub?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tim

 

[roscoe]

Re: HELP!!! DISASSEMBLE MARINER LOWER UNIT

I really don't think you want to dis-assemble the lower unit. It requires special tools and a service manual.<br /><br />Are you certain the ticking is coming from the lower unit?<br /><br />It may be a slipping clutchdog gear, which can often be fixed with an adjustment of the shift linkage.<br /><br />Describe the ticking a little more.<br />Does it snap or clunk? <br />Or is it more of a click?<br />Does the prop fully engage in forward, neutral, and reverse?<br /><br />How is the oil in the lower unit? clear? full?<br />Are you sure about the year and hp?