lower unit needs rebuilding

xskater23

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Could any one out there give me any advice on rebuilding the lower unit on a 1970 115 hp evinrude? Where the best place to get parts are, what type of impeller, anything to watch out for etc. Thanks in advance,<br /><br />Shortbus
 

papasage

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Re: lower unit needs rebuilding

git a manual then break the foot down . you may need some special tools that you may not have .<br />i pllled my 50 hp. 1974 & a 72 eletricshift apart need a pair of long nose clipring plires which i used a pari of long needle nose pliers . it got the job don . save all the berings and the number offn of them . seals to you can git them frome a bering outlet .i saved a bundle . a friend worked at a factory in matinance got the bering and seals for about a third . if not avaible go to napa auto parts . i am sure that there is a factory some where near that has a bering catolog .
 

Mufasa

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Re: lower unit needs rebuilding

Shortbus,<br /><br /> Why are you rebuilding it?? Locate a good used one for 1/2 the price of the parts you will need. That motor is over thiry years old, there are lots of blown or overheated motors out there with good lower units. Save yourself the headaches of trying to even get it apart.
 

xskater23

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Re: lower unit needs rebuilding

Thanks for advice master tech. Any ideas on were to look for a good used one?
 

xskater23

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Re: lower unit needs rebuilding

found a great place if anyone is interested? let me know. Thanks for the help.
 

xskater23

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Re: lower unit needs rebuilding

Dude and Jammie. E-mail this guy he is out of Maryland. Great prices from what it looks like. American Outboard Motors [decals@americanoutboard.com]. I have not purchased anything from them yet but I have a good vibe from them.Good luck.<br /><br />Sb
 
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