Bent Prop Shaft

[csik]

I am new to this site so forgive me if i am asking an easy question. I have a 1998 Ocean runner 150 (J150execd), it appears the prop shaft is bent and I noticed some water in the lower unit while canging the gear oil. The bent shaft is pretty noticeable even without the prop on. I am assuming the water is intruding from the prop shaft seal, so the question is do I have to remove lower unit to get the shaft out? Do I need special tools? Should I replace all lower unit seals or just shaft seal? I am fairly mechanically inclined but is this a job for the pros? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Bent Prop Shaft

I think you need long snap ring removers.
Maybe a machine shop could straighten the shaft and true it up.

the biggest thing is the factory service manual, the genuine one, not clymer or seloc.


www.outboardbooks.com

 

[csik]

Re: Bent Prop Shaft

Thanks for the response, I will definantly buy the manual before I start.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Bent Prop Shaft

Some service departments have tools that allow straightening the shaft and also replacing the prop shaft seals without disassembly if you want to check around.

http://dealerlocator.evinrude.com/en/410000.shtml

Check the third option and use the area code for listings.