lower unit locked up

kmac

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May 21, 2003
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I have a 50hp force. The lower unit locked up. I have pulled the unit off and drained the oil and so far it(the oil) looks ok. I have not pulled the guts out yet . I wanted to know what might be the problem and what could have caused it. Anyone with a similar problem with this. I have heard that force has always had a problem with lower units. Any advice????
 

roscoe

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Oct 30, 2002
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Re: lower unit locked up

Could be a bad bearing or a broken or badly worn gear.<br />Has it been run without lube? or with water inside?<br /><br />Guess you will have to tear into it to find out.
 
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