Merc Lower Unit

clifsmith

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Can anyone tell me how to remove a lower unit from a 1988 70hp Merc? Which bolts need to be removed? and is there a shift rod attachement. Thanks.
 

Trent

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Re: Merc Lower Unit

Clif.. Two bolts on each side of the upper part of the lower unit. One nut just above the prop. Their is no shift rod attachment. ITs a splined shaft..Remove the four bolts and one nut and drop her down.
 

nickster

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Re: Merc Lower Unit

clif there also is a trim tab that you have to remove on the back side of the motor above the prop (aluminum) remove that and there is a nut under that.<br /><br />Good Luck!<br />Nick
 

Trent

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Re: Merc Lower Unit

Nickster... Their is no bolt under the trim tab on this model.
 
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