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Rebuilding and Refinishing an Outboard Lower Unit
wlagarde	#1  Posted on 08/30/14 - 6:19 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	I purchased an old lower unit and rebuilt/refinished it so I have a spare in the event of a catastrophic strike. I created a project page so others can see what this job entails: http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...lbum_id=67 Edited by wlagarde on 08/30/14 - 6:22 PM 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
dougt	#2  Posted on 08/30/14 - 6:45 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 179 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/29/14	Thanks for posting. I am getting ready to paint my lower unit and was thinking of the same method. You're turned out good, so now I feel better proceeding :-) Doug 1996 Sport GLS 13' - 1996 Johnson 40hp, 2 Stroke
wlagarde	#3  Posted on 08/30/14 - 6:57 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	Thanks Doug. Good luck with your job. Let us know how it comes out and post some pictures. 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
Whalerbob	#4  Posted on 09/01/14 - 12:32 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 311 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/07/06	How hard was it to remove and replace the lower /prop shaft seals? Last spring I replaced the upper seals when I rebuilt my water pump and it wasn't nearly as bad as people say. I've heard the lower set is much worse.
wlagarde	#5  Posted on 09/01/14 - 2:00 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	A little challenging. However, after application of a little PB Blaster I was able to pry it out with a regular screw driver and a piece of wood to protect the prop shaft bearing carrier. 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
wlagarde	#6  Posted on 09/01/14 - 2:24 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	I tested the unit it today - worked flawlessly. I'm leaving it installed while I tear down and inspect my original lower unit. 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
dougt	#7  Posted on 09/01/14 - 3:52 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 179 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/29/14	It's nice when a plan comes together :-) I'll probably paint my lower unit and prop later this week. Looks like Wednesday may be the only boating day for the next week. Anxious to take my boat to Florida. Lot's of nice winter days for tooling around. 1996 Sport GLS 13' - 1996 Johnson 40hp, 2 Stroke
Tamarackcove	#8  Posted on 09/01/14 - 9:09 PM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/28/14	Beautiful Job! Great idea to have a spare lower unit ready to go. I wish I had a spare for my 6 hp Evinrude when I ran a water trapline, when back in my college days. Again, a very neat job.
wlagarde	#9  Posted on 09/02/14 - 6:48 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	Yes it did come out nice. I hope the finish holds up. I'll report back after some time in use about that... 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke