6hp lower unit

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hi i have a 6hp 75-77 sea king. i'm getting water in the lower unit. i ordered a new seal kit. so far i have pulled the prop and slip ring off. i can see the seal but i need to get this other part off. it has two screw holes in it but i have no idea how it comes off. any ideas? thanks
 
Frank Acampora

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Re: 6hp lower unit

That's the prop shaft seal and bearing carrier. You remove the two screws holding it. Next, use a block of wood to cushion it and with a hammer, gently tap on one "ear until you have turned it 90 degrees. Then tap on the back of the ears alternately until it works out.
 
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Re: 6hp lower unit

ok are there suppose to be screws in it? theres the 2 holes where they could have been. i can get a couple of screws to put into it so that i can get it out. i was wondering if it had to unscrew out or if i slap hammer needed to be installed to pull it out. thanks for the info.
 
ntrsandman

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Re: 6hp lower unit

I just did an impeller service on my 83 3.5 sea king. I inadvertantly removed the shaft so the drive gear fell into the L/U. Anyway, I had to remove the cover you are talking about. Being in the automotive field, I figured the threaded holes could be used to remove the top plate. After removing the 4 allen screws, I put bolts of the correct thread size into the holes, pushing against the seal/shaft support, and voila!, the plate came off! No other reason for the holes that I could figure.

Remember to put the impeller drive pin in the shaft before reassembly.
 
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