I bought this lower unit used. The skeg is slightly turned inward. Is it ok, or should it be adjusted? If it needs adjustment does anyone have any suggestions?
I don't know if it affects the steering. I just got the lower unit the other day and have not installed it yet. We were cleaning out the old fluid and letting it drain out tonight. We wanted to make sure what we should do about the bent skeg before we installed it.
I wish they were newer engines and outdrives, but I got the boat for 3k. One engine is new and the other was rebuilt a few years ago. So with the exception of this problem there has not been many issues. The only real thing I had spent time on was trying to figure out the stupid tilt motors. But I just bought two motors last night. That should take care of my problems.
But boat was really in good condition, just neglected. I love the size of it. Here in the San Joaquin Delta in CA, it is perfect. My fishing deck is pretty big.
Block of wood, 3# hammer, tap lightly, take 5 min to do it,I straightened out one on a boat I had a few years ago ,no trouble , just take it slow and dont hit too hard.
I have streightened a few with the hammer and a wood block. Being very slow and careful and having someone hold a heavy back up on the opposite side of the gearcase. Yours is so slight, there should be no problem. Just don't do it when it is cold.
Cast and a hammer don't mix too well... You don't even have to hit it very hard to break it... Did you even notice it was bent while driving the boat?? If it isn't causing it to wander.. Let it be... You wanta break it off.. Start banging around with a hammer:facepalm:
.. You don't even have to hit it very hard to break it... Did you even notice it was bent while driving the boat?? If it isn't causing it to wander.. Let it be... You wanta break it off.. Start banging around with a hammer:facepalm:
