lower unit parts cross but they do not list a repair cup for it. mine has some bad pits and a new housing is well over $100 that's why I am looking for an alternative,, thanks for your reply.
when I looked up my mod# and found the exploded vies parts list it has Merc. p/n listed
I have been looking for a possible cross-over from another mod. all the way to Dometic Marine. They are the ones who manufacture and distribute all the Sierra products. No luck so far but I did put a sleeve on the harmonic balancer of my Pontiac big block and remember it came in wide variety of sizes from the manufacturer sooo.when I looked up my mod# and found the exploded vies parts list it has Merc. p/n listed
Chrysler 115 HP (1980) Gear Housing Parts
Chrysler 115 hp (1980) gear housing parts. Buy a genuine Mercury Quicksilver or aftermarket part.www.marineengine.com
I hope for the best because the impeller came today and the main seal below the water pump will be here tomorrow along with the orig. service manual. I have viewed pics of the water pump housing and the bearing cover on the Merc. and Chrysler an the are the same.
I do not remember it making any sound. What does a block/ crank/piston /seizure sound like? The unit was turning free, as I stated. My question for a knowledgeable Tec is--Does turning the engine over with the lower unit and drive shaft removed allow for something internally to loosen and cause the engine to lock up???
Thank you,, I will take that as fact and try to figure why this unit that was running, although many years ago, has developed mechanical distress. The fuel lines were disconnected and the sealed motor cover has always been installed. There are no signes of corossion anywhere and I do not think there are more than 100 hrs on it. I guess the first thing is to pull the head and take a look. I will post what I find. I appreciate your input, stay cool this weekend.
I would not be the first-time mice have rained on my parade, but I see no evidence or way for them to get in. I'll pull the head Monday.
I wish you were right and it was mice. (see pix) what a mess-I have had this for years and always thought it simply had a bad water pump because it sounded fine when I first got it and started it. I do not know for sure weather the incorrect spark plugs the previous owner put in it caused this mess but it looks like it. I only ran it for a minute or two in a 55gal drub for test so I know I did not do it. Cylinder wall is real bad on the one but others look good. I will have some decisions to make. Your input is appreciated.
