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I've got a 1979 85hp with a 1-piece and while working on it I've noticed the driveshaft can be pulled up about 1/8". I've done some looking but haven't seen a spec for this. The lower unit doesn't leak water, no sign of metal in the gear oil and shifts normally.
Am I OK to keep running this...
I dropped the lower unit yesterday for a little water pump work and realized that the lower crankshaft seal has been blown out. The metal retainer (that looks kinda like a cricular spring) was at the bottom of the driveshaft sitting on top of the water pump. A quick check with a flash light...
Re: 88-125hp skeg dimension or size? ideas on replacement?
I recently bought a 79 85hp with a busted skeg, not much left to work with but I found a welder who had experience with working on lower units. got a replacement skeg on ebay for 18.00, another 80.00 for the weld and I'm in buisness...
I've got a 79 85hp motor with a melted piston and other damage that I'm working on.
I'm gonna swap the power head with a 75hp block that runs great and has good compression-125lbs on all 3 cylinders. I originally bought the 75 to use for parts, so I don't have a history with it. Last night...
Re: 1980 85hp chrysler..$150?!
Well, I took a look at it and thought it looked like a pretty good deal, so I bought it!
I've only had a little bit of time to dig into it but I think the block it toast; there is a big ol crack by one of the exhaust ports (not to mention the assive scoring and...
