With plugs out it should turn really smooth.--You should not be applying voltage to both wires at the same time , or perhaps I mis-interpret your post ???----Do a full evaluation of this motor before spending beer tokens on parts !!!
Thanks Only applying voltage to one wire at a time. Will do. Thanks
Got lower unit apart. Wires no good. Has some corrosion on springs. What's best way to remove the corrosion? All gears in excellent condition.
Both bearings are clean, spin easy no rough spots
Would it hurt to use Krudd Kutter on the parts? Or other mild rust remover/cleaner.
When I got lower unit apart found wiring harness a mess all rotted missing knife spices and some corrosion and mild rust. Shaft turns in neutral easily no hang up, with. no electricity applied.when I apply 12volts to forward lead drive gear ingagues and turns smoothly. When I apply 12 volts to rear lead gear will turn but is rough and hard to turn shaft. This is with shaft and gears along with magnets in lower unit housing and turning shaft by hand while holding the different gears. I'm trying to find a way to soak the reverse assembly in mild cleaner/rust remover to clean it up . I get over 8 ohms on both magnets so I believe they are good. Any help is appreciated
Will try that today. Thanks
Checked bearing. It's good smooth no pits or wear spots. No corrosion or rust on surface.
I need advise on installing new lead wire harness thru hole in section above lower unit holding drive gear. I can't find any instructions on getting thru hole with out damaging the rubber that protects the leads or inlarged areas of the rubber that provides a seal. I think grease will help the leads slide but don't know from which end to start threading the leads. The hole is clean as old wires came out without drilling but tore up end on lower sealing buldge. To anyone that has installed new leads I would like you advice or suggestions.
Yes no pitting,rust or wear spots. Turns smoothly
Got wires in fine thanks for help. I'm putting lower unit back together. When lower unit not hooked up the pinion gear turns freely and the prop shaft turns good. When I put the lower unit onto the upper every thing is good till i snug one or both nuts then the pinion locks up and the prop shaft won't turn either. Any help would be appreciated
Thanks. With the units separated it feels like the bottom washer below the pinion bearing isn't seated to depth. I take a 90 degree hardened point probe and can feel a slight space under the washer, maybe a 32nd of an inch. I don't want to damage the flat thrust bearing by tapping down on the 20 bearing holder clip/race or using a bearing setting tool on the upper washer. Could that be the problem?
