bankermike
Seaman
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- Jan 31, 2006
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I broke the lower unit drive shaft where it is necked down to join the bottom of the upper gear housing drive shaft on my alpha one. The upper part of the shaft is still attached to the lower part of the upper shaft. I can't seem to get it out with out taking apart the upper gear housing assembly. I think I probably need to take the upper apart anyway to inspect in for damage. Is there a way to get the broken section out without disassembly of the upper? I do not have a Bearing Retainer Wrench for removing the retaining ring on the upper. Is there a trick to removing the ring without a wrench?
I also have a good deal of slop in the stearing/gimbal. What do I need to do to tighten this up? What other items should I replace or check while I have the drive removed? This is my first time breaking an outdrive down, so any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks
Michael
I also have a good deal of slop in the stearing/gimbal. What do I need to do to tighten this up? What other items should I replace or check while I have the drive removed? This is my first time breaking an outdrive down, so any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks
Michael