OK. Here goes. I have read many threads regarding how difficult it was to remove the lower unit from a 1989 35hp Merc engine, especially if it has not been removed for a while. Mine had never been removed in 19 years so I expected the worse. What a challenge. It took me 52 minutes which includes draining the oil and putting in a new impeller and seals. Hey this is easy.
Here is the rub. For the next 5 1/2 hours, I attempted to get the lower unit back into the upper housing. The problem that I have been encountering is the four items that have to be aligned properly to get them all to go in correctly and remain in alignment. The items are: 1) the water tube, 2) the drive shaft, 3) the exhaust tube with rubber gasket that needs to be on, and 4) the shift shaft. The rubber gasket or seal fits on the end of the exhaust tube making it difficult to get the other things in as well.
Can anyone tell me the trick to assembling the motor?:redface:
Here is the rub. For the next 5 1/2 hours, I attempted to get the lower unit back into the upper housing. The problem that I have been encountering is the four items that have to be aligned properly to get them all to go in correctly and remain in alignment. The items are: 1) the water tube, 2) the drive shaft, 3) the exhaust tube with rubber gasket that needs to be on, and 4) the shift shaft. The rubber gasket or seal fits on the end of the exhaust tube making it difficult to get the other things in as well.
Can anyone tell me the trick to assembling the motor?:redface: