Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

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c903

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Appears that the lower unit of my 1974 70 HP Evinrude “Triumph” has blown (metal shavings in oil).<br /><br />I normally do my own mechanical work...to a limit, but have never repaired or rebuilt any component of an outboard, and have never had to have a shop do any work on previously owned engines.<br /><br />I know this question is not easy to answer, but if I have the lower unit completely rebuilt and all components replaced, anyone have a low and high ballpark figure of what would be a realistic quote by a shop to do the work?
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

At a repair shop, with all new components', about 4 to 5 times the value of that engine.
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

Yeah you'd be better off getting a used lower unit, and just bolting it on, that is unless you want to tackle pulling it and figure out what to fix.
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

Yup, best start looking at the outboard junkyards, like tcoutboard.com for a replacement lower unit. There should be some out there. They'll still be expensive, but not nearly the cost of rebuilding yours.
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

I have to agree with acquiring a complete lower unit rather than having a rebuild. It is the risk of purchasing a lower unit that is used and may have been ill maintained or abused....also, that I have to consider.
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

Well, sad day.... bummer!<br /><br />Talked to person that has been in boat sales repair for years and has good rep. Estimate of complete rebuild for gear case is $1500.00. New unit, if one can be found, is $2000.00 +, used unit with hidden problems $400.00 - $600.00.<br /><br />Complete rebuild of engine from top to gearcase is $1500.00 - $1800.00.<br /><br />Anyone know where I can acquire a 70 HP electric motor? :)
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

hello<br /> there is not a lot in there<br /> the gear set is about 350, a seal kit about 60 and a water pump kit another 50. takes 3 hours or so if saltwater is not involved. unless your lucky enough to have a hydro-mechanical unit. then a tear down to see what happened is in order. but tear it down first. may not be that much wrong inside.
 
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Re: Ballpark estimate for lower unit repair requested

rodbolt:<br /><br />Upon reading the manual, it appears that some specialized tools are required. Going to check with mechanic friend to see if he has tools that will do the job. <br /><br />All this reminds me why I stopped owning motorcycles. The eventual cost of parts and labor no longer made owning bikes a wise investment.
 
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