HELP!!! DISASSEMBLE MARINER LOWER UNIT

BLUTIC · #1 January 13th, 2004, 03:19 AM

I just bought a 98 Ranger Johnboat with a 96 Mariner 8.5. It has started making a ticking noise in forward. It isn't ticking every engine or prop revolution, but it does tick about every one second and gets faster proportional with rpms. Does anyone have a clue? Also, I have the lower unit off, but how do I get the propshaft and gearcase out of the hub?

Thanks,

Tim

roscoe · #2 January 13th, 2004, 09:15 PM

I really don't think you want to dis-assemble the lower unit. It requires special tools and a service manual.

Are you certain the ticking is coming from the lower unit?

It may be a slipping clutchdog gear, which can often be fixed with an adjustment of the shift linkage.

Describe the ticking a little more.

Does it snap or clunk?

Or is it more of a click?

Does the prop fully engage in forward, neutral, and reverse?

How is the oil in the lower unit? clear? full?

Are you sure about the year and hp?