Motor in question: early '90s Force 50 hp that runs great.
I had trouble getting a new gear case seal kit installed
so I dropped it off at my local marine mechanic ......
I picked it today. He said the shaft is bent and has ruined
the water pump and lower shaft seal socket. . . . .
HOW CAN THIS BE ??? This is a very reputable shop.
They could not give a clue as to why the shaft was bent.
Now, I am faced with a decision of buying a "rebuilt" lower foot
off of e-bay for $700 with a 14 day warranty or having this one
rebuilt for $900 with a 90 day warranty. (both come with a STRAIGHT shaft).
in my heart, it is a loose/loose situation either way. ](*,)
I bought the motor for $400 and have a couple hundred into it ($600 value).
Sell the powerhead and buy another motor ?? a nice OMC JOHNSON this time !!
.
I had trouble getting a new gear case seal kit installed
so I dropped it off at my local marine mechanic ......
I picked it today. He said the shaft is bent and has ruined
the water pump and lower shaft seal socket. . . . .
HOW CAN THIS BE ??? This is a very reputable shop.
They could not give a clue as to why the shaft was bent.
Now, I am faced with a decision of buying a "rebuilt" lower foot
off of e-bay for $700 with a 14 day warranty or having this one
rebuilt for $900 with a 90 day warranty. (both come with a STRAIGHT shaft).
in my heart, it is a loose/loose situation either way. ](*,)
I bought the motor for $400 and have a couple hundred into it ($600 value).
Sell the powerhead and buy another motor ?? a nice OMC JOHNSON this time !!
.