Carrier bearing tool alternative?

[Spivy30]

My friend has a 2000 Merc 125HP that he wants to replace the lower unit seals on. He removed the lower unit and then realized that you need a special tool that is about $100 dollars to remove the carrier bearing guide that threads into the lower unit casing. Has anyone used a more common tool or multiple tools to remove this.

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[mmf]

Re: Carrier bearing tool alternative?

you can drill out (carefully) the nut (retainer) and then get it off easily, then buy another nut for the gearcasing. Cheaper than $100.

 

[ljohns5582]

Re: Carrier bearing tool alternative?

I tried drilling but it didn't work out so well for me since my lower unit had been in salt water
and was basically glued in place. After i drilled i tried tapping with a hammer and "oh well"
i guess i should have bought the tool but instead i had to buy another lower unit. Hey, it's your call!
larry

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Carrier bearing tool alternative?

You dont need a tool for a 125 as it has the "metric" unit and uses a bolt in carrier, remove prop, remove the metric nuts (M8), reinstall prop loosely and tap rearward to remove carrier and propshaft assy.

 

[tomxdana]

Re: Carrier bearing tool alternative?

Haven't done mine yet but I'm getting ready to do. Found this site that you might find useful.

http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/Lower_unit.htm