Cracked bearing carrier, run or replace?

[aidanmurphy]

Cracked my bearing carrier putting it back onto the lower after pressing in the new prop shaft seals. Ordering a new carrier but any tips on what I may be missing? Ending up with a very small gap left when putting the carrier back onto the LU.

 

[jimmbo]

What Engine is that?
What(else) did you remove and reinstall? In the pics, I see the Propshaft, Reverse Gear...

 

[Mc Tool]

When I removed mine I had to clean a lot of crud and corrosion off both the bearing carrier and the inside of the lower unit. I slathered anti seize grease all over the carrier and lower unit ...new O ring , fitted together and wiped off excess .
It might be just that the carrier wouldnt seat properly because of corrosion and or crud . Shouldnt have that gap .
Also possible ,as jimmbo alludes to things are not assembled correctly......washer in the wrong place perhaps.

 

[racerone]

What motor?----Did you turn the motor when tightening those bolts?----Do not run it the way it is now.