mwagner272
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Hello, I am new to this forum as I cam across it by chance while looking for any information on <br />force outboard engines. I recently picked up an 88 Bayliner boat with 85 force motor. I have had some experience in the past with lower unit maint and when I say the three screws on the right side of the lower unit figured vent, fill, and drain. You guessed it. When I pulled the drain screw it wasn't. I now have a locked lower unit no matter which gear I select. NO I haven't started it but did contact a mechanic on repair. I HAVE SINCE GOTTEN A SHOP MANUAL. My question is this, can the normal backyard Joe Mechanic do this repair or is it something better left to the pros? The screw came out so easily but the diagram of the lower unit makes it look like just about every part has to come out just to insert the pin.<br /><br />I would like to comment on this forum. Lots of info here that I have only scratched upon but from what I've read it sounds very helpful.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your response,<br />Mike<br />mwagner123@charter.net