fishinwrench Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 5 hours ago, D.W. Verts said: Bullspit on the damage to the lower unit from a motor part. Destroyed? Now way. Welcome to OAF, Dale
DChance Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 lower unit not bad. gearcase needs replaced.
Members D.W. Verts Posted February 23, 2018 Members Posted February 23, 2018 Lower unit/gearcase= the same thing!?! In 42 years of fishin', including sellin' boats for 21 years, I've never seen parts from a broken top end hurt a lower end. Maybe in a top fuel HEMI. I really suggest that you seek another opinion... I hate seein' folks get ripped off. I've built motors, been around more failures than most, and blown a few up myself. And I'm as much of a fan of Merc as fishinwrench is of his antiquated OMC's (right, buddy?). There are very few flaws with modern engines as far as designs are concerned- probably 80% of the toasted engines that I've seen come from operator issues. Fact. Sorry Glen, my first posts, but I couldn't help myself. DChance- make the relatively short trip to the LOZ and see fishinwrench, and for fun he can also refer you just up the road to arguably the BEST Mercury mechanic in the state for a THIRD opinion. This will give you some ideas to choose from. Good luck. BilletHead, snagged in outlet 3 and J-Doc 1 2
Members D.W. Verts Posted February 23, 2018 Members Posted February 23, 2018 4 hours ago, fishinwrench said: Welcome to OAF, Dale Howdy, brother!
J-Doc Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 I have to agree. I made (3) different trips of about a 8hr drive (4 there, 4 back) to LOZ and each time, was well worth it. Made a good friend. Got my boat fixed. Got to go fishing with a gracious host. Got exposed to fishinwrench's personal pets (largemouth). And I saved a ton of money without having to switch my car insurance. Flysmallie, fishinwrench and Bass Yakker 2 1 Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience!
fishinwrench Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Unless I'm misunderstanding.....if there's a damaged gearcase in the mix then this should be an insurance job, so all you'll have to sweat is your deductible.
DChance Posted February 23, 2018 Author Posted February 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, fishinwrench said: Unless I'm misunderstanding.....if there's a damaged gearcase in the mix then this should be an insurance job, so all you'll have to sweat is your deductible. on the estimate I see "gearhousing" is that something different?
fishinwrench Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 30 minutes ago, DChance said: on the estimate I see "gearhousing" is that something different? By definition the "gear housing" (or gear case) is simply the "shell" that the gears and shafts reside in. It is the skeg, cav plate, and bullet. A "gear case ASSEMBLY" is a complete lower unit (housing, gears, bearings, shafts, seals, ect.) DChance 1
liphunter Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 22 hours ago, fishinwrench said: Unless I'm misunderstanding.....if there's a damaged gearcase in the mix then this should be an insurance job, so all you'll have to sweat is your deductible. Wrench. Am I understanding you right? If you rip your lower unit off, that might be covered by your insurance? Luck is where preparation meets opportunity...... Or you could just flip a coin???
Ranger520vx Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 If I hit something and ripped my lower unit off it would be covered under the insurance policy I have on mine.
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