Removing outdrive / engine problems

[Damfa]

Hi everyone!<br /><br />I have to take out a totaly rusted AQ170 on a 280 outdrive, but it won't go out. It seems that the main shaft which goes to the u-joint is rusted together to the flywheel or something.<br /><br />The engine is hanging on chains, the upper gear unit (almost) disasembled, everything is loosen,... <br /><br />So, what can I do now? Do I have to cut the bell housing? This would be a pretty big problem since the 280 good condition (I plan to use it further).<br /><br />Any help would be appreciated.<br /><br />Damfa<br />Zagreb, Croatia

 

[moderator1]

Re: Removing outdrive / engine problems

Moving to I/O's.

 

[anesthes]

Re: Removing outdrive / engine problems

Open up the top of your outdrive, and remove the shaft. Inspect and ensure water has not ruined the outdrive.<br /><br />Then, use a pry bar (or two) to pull the engine forward.<br /><br />Then, beat the driveshaft out with a sludge hammer. Hopefully the bearing will come out too, if not, you have a project ahead of you.<br /><br />Finally, purchase a new bearing, remanufactured/new driveshaft (or rebuild yours), gasket sets including orings for the outdrive (after it has been inspected). Then put it back together.. <br /><br />I just went through this thanks to a leaking bellow. However, my bearing did NOT come out of the gimbal, so I replaced the whole housing.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Removing outdrive / engine problems

anesthes,<br /><br />I have to tell you that is painful to even read! Imagine a leaky bellow and some salt water can cause so much damage! Painful & expensive!<br /><br />We salt water boaters must be insane!

 

[anesthes]

Re: Removing outdrive / engine problems

I should get my head checked for even OWNING a boat! Hell, its almost July and I've not been out in the water yet, and my ENTIRE powertrain was on the garage floor just a few days ago.<br /><br />It's funny cuz I switched to I/O from outboards cuz I thought they'd be more reliable.. Right.