I didn't understand the part in which you said it won't line up... i saw that black tube( what is that for ? ) . I'm servicing my own 100hp outboard engine. I'm an engineer, it doesn't look difficult but I'd be very happy to get some tips from you. I served the american community as a mechanic in california fixing land rover in a shop for 3 years, now I am back in Brazil - rio de janeiro - my home town.. please, would you mind to give some tips of reassembling it. so I don't destroy my gearcase. lol thanks... nice work.
Thanks for this video! You said that before you pull the lower unit on verados, you must drain the gear oil first, otherwise it will leak out of ?. I couldn't understand where. ? I read and was told by mercury that I don't need to drain the oil for my 115 4 stroke efi (not Verado), however, as soon as I pulled the lower unit, about a 1/2 quart of gear oil (or motor oil) drained out of the motor (didn't drain from the lower unit) and I had a mess. When I pulled the lower unit, the motor was trimmed halfway up and when I saw all the oil leaking out, I trimmed it down and it stopped leaking. I then drained the motor oil (normal amount drained out). Next, I went to drain the gear oil and when I unscrewed the fill screw and vent screw, nothing came out, so I'm pretty sure it was gear oil. Do you have any thoughts. By the way, I put the lower unit back on, filled it with gear oil and filled the motor oil. I trimmed it up and nothing leaked.
Thanks for the great video. The service manual and most people are saying to leave it in neutral when dropping the unit. Are you having better luck not having any alignment issues when putting it in reverse first and would it be the same for the HD lower unit?
Hello John, It's generally recommended to leave the lower unit in neutral when dropping it. However, some users have reported better alignment results by putting it in reverse first. There are mixed responses This practice might vary depending on the specific model and condition of your Mercury lower unit. As for the HD lower unit, the same principle would likely apply, but it's always best to consult the manufacturer's guidelines or a certified technician for the most accurate advice regarding your specific unit. Frank is a certified Mechanic, and putting the engine in reverse is what works best for him!
I didn't understand the part in which you said it won't line up... i saw that black tube( what is that for ? ) . I'm servicing my own 100hp outboard engine. I'm an engineer, it doesn't look difficult but I'd be very happy to get some tips from you. I served the american community as a mechanic in california fixing land rover in a shop for 3 years, now I am back in Brazil - rio de janeiro - my home town.. please, would you mind to give some tips of reassembling it. so I don't destroy my gearcase. lol thanks... nice work.
I need to check my impeller for corrosion
Thanks for this video! You said that before you pull the lower unit on verados, you must drain the gear oil first, otherwise it will leak out of ?. I couldn't understand where. ? I read and was told by mercury that I don't need to drain the oil for my 115 4 stroke efi (not Verado), however, as soon as I pulled the lower unit, about a 1/2 quart of gear oil (or motor oil) drained out of the motor (didn't drain from the lower unit) and I had a mess. When I pulled the lower unit, the motor was trimmed halfway up and when I saw all the oil leaking out, I trimmed it down and it stopped leaking. I then drained the motor oil (normal amount drained out). Next, I went to drain the gear oil and when I unscrewed the fill screw and vent screw, nothing came out, so I'm pretty sure it was gear oil. Do you have any thoughts. By the way, I put the lower unit back on, filled it with gear oil and filled the motor oil. I trimmed it up and nothing leaked.
Great job!
Thanks!
How do you remove/install if you have fly by wire steering?
Thanks for the great video. The service manual and most people are saying to leave it in neutral when dropping the unit. Are you having better luck not having any alignment issues when putting it in reverse first and would it be the same for the HD lower unit?
Hello John,
It's generally recommended to leave the lower unit in neutral when dropping it. However, some users have reported better alignment results by putting it in reverse first. There are mixed responses This practice might vary depending on the specific model and condition of your Mercury lower unit. As for the HD lower unit, the same principle would likely apply, but it's always best to consult the manufacturer's guidelines or a certified technician for the most accurate advice regarding your specific unit. Frank is a certified Mechanic, and putting the engine in reverse is what works best for him!
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They changed out my lower unit without dropping the oil on my 300r
Oh I see, the sticks are used so you can rest it on your trash and. Nice trick.