newbie from tx with a lower unit question

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krazy kris

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First off I would like to say hello and I love the site. Now to move on to my question. I have an 86 evinrude 140 that had a lower unit leak it started bangin real loud so I drained the remainder of the fluid it had alot of water in it. I got the LU welded and put new fluid in it but unfortunately I believe the damage has been done it works fine in reverse but throw it in forward and it acts like it has a stripped gear.can I just buy a new gear or am up the creek without a paddle? I dont know a whole lot about boats and ive only taken out a LU one time. Any info would be greatly apreciated
 
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Daviet

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Re: newbie from tx with a lower unit question

Go to the OEM website and look up your engine and look at the breakdown for the lower unit, it will show you what parts available.
 
Chinewalker

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Re: newbie from tx with a lower unit question

Won't know what you need until you get it apart. Was there any metal in the oil/water mix that came out? That's the sure sign of chewed up gears...
 
kenmyfam

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Re: newbie from tx with a lower unit question

It's a guessing game till you tear it down and look. Suggest an OEM manual in your possession before you start though.
Welcome to iboats.
 
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