Carrier bearing cracked

[Notamechanic93]

This weekend I was accelerating out of a cove on my local lake when my engine made a horrible noise . It sounded almost like it slipped into reverse completely ( dog clutch possibly slipped ?) once I came to a stop I could not get the engine to turn over again. Once I got it off the water I noticed the carrier bearing was cracked at the upper and lower bolt. My question is . What causes this ? And how do I fix it .

 

[Faztbullet]

Internal failure of gears/dog. Taken the bolts out and yank carrier on out and have a looksee.....

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

What causes this - No oil or more water than oil in the lower unit. The bearings probably locked up.

How to fix - Replace the busted parts or the lower unit.

 

[Notamechanic93]

I’m going to be pulling it all apart today when I get off work and I will see what is going on. I’m kind of hesitant because I’ve never opened up the lower unit . Is there anything I should be majorly concerned about possibly messing up as I remove the components?

 

[racerone]

Just take it apart!----There is nothing you can do to damage anything in there.------I say that you will find a mess in there already.-----Likely time to shop for another lower unit !

 

[Notamechanic93]

Just take it apart!----There is nothing you can do to damage anything in there.------I say that you will find a mess in there already.-----Likely time to shop for another lower unit !

Do you have any recommendations on where to order parts/ lower units ?

 

[Chris1956]

You might price/source a new gearcase from SEI. Their complete gearcases often sell for less than retail purchase of gear sets and bearings.

 

[Notamechanic93]

You might price/source a new gearcase from SEI. Their complete gearcases often sell for less than retail purchase of gear sets and bearings.

I will look into this . Thank you very much for the info.

 

[Notamechanic93]

Internal failure of gears/dog. Taken the bolts out and yank carrier on out and have a looksee.....

Oh man oh man clutch dog broken into three pieces . Carrier barring broken at both bolts .

 

[Faztbullet]

Usually from being popped in gear at high idle or panic reverse. Will need all gears and bearings. Might be cheaper to find used...

 

[Notamechanic93]

Man what a bummer ... all so expensive