Re: Sears Gamefisher (Eska) 9.9 HP
Thanks Steelespike,
I'm rebuilding my lower end and replacing the bearing on the drive shaft just below the water pump. It goes in the housing and is held in with a snap ring.
The old bearing had failed and I suspect it was in upside down. I have a second parts motor with a failed bearing also and it was in the same way. You would think I'd be satisfied with that having two sources. However, the Sears parts direct web site says " install with illustration down". If I understand that correctly, they mean the numbers on the bearing would go down. That's reversed from what was in both motors that I have? Also, both bearings in the motor's were failed. So that tells me something.
Could you look in your manual and try to confirm which way the bearing goes in? This is an angular contact thrust bearing and it is directional. I'd like to get it right the first time.
Any help, much appreciated.
Best regards, Al