225johnson lower unit destroyed again

[greenback]

big problems again some how nut on driveshaft in lowerunit is demolished can't get driveshhaft out mechs were just in there for a reverse problem know i blew foward don't know if reverse is gone but i would guess so. anybody know what would cause this 2 happen again only used the boat 2 times?

[ChampioNman]

Lower drive shaft not shimmed properly, worn bushings, incorrect shift rod adjustment. To name a few. Looks like a new case may be in order for you, especially if you can't get the nut off. But you should be able to get the pinion nut off.

[gearcaseman]

The nut is rounded off because of all the metal pieces floating around getting between the clutch dog and pinion nut. After some running in this condition, the nut will get chewed to pieces and you can't get a wrench on it to hold very well. If you have just rebuilt this unit, the housing could have been out of alignment enough to have caused this, in addition to the thoughts Fred gave. Hitting an object could also be a possibility as well as leaking seals allowing water intrusion. I would say a new case is the best way to go. Look into one of the S.E.I. units. The price with warranty is unbeatable.

[ChampioNman]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by gearcaseman &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">The nut is rounded off because of all the metal pieces floating around getting between the clutch dog and pinion nut. After some running in this condition, the nut will get chewed to pieces and you can't get a wrench on it to hold very well. If you have just rebuilt this unit, the housing could have been out of alignment enough to have caused this, in addition to the thoughts Fred gave. Hitting an object could also be a possibility as well as leaking seals allowing water intrusion. I would say a new case is the best way to go. Look into one of the S.E.I. units. The price with warranty is unbeatable. </td></tr></table>

+1 You'll need an upper drive shaft though.

[greenback]

i'm hoping that my mech will help me out on this 1 since i already spent 680 dollars just for reverse and i bought the reverse gear.Would the clutch dog of caused this that was a new one also?

[ccuboy123]

I have a Lighting case if interested? might be able to make a deal

[greenback]

what kind of a deal?

[bobbyhamrickdalton]

see gearcaseman on this forum. He has all kinds of rude parts.

[ChampioNman]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bobbyhamrickdalton &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">see gearcaseman on this forum. He has all kinds of rude parts.</td></tr></table>

I guess you didn't read the entire thread huh? Eddie posted up about 5 post above.

[gearcaseman]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by greenback &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">i'm hoping that my mech will help me out on this 1 since i already spent 680 dollars just for reverse and i bought the reverse gear.Would the clutch dog of caused this that was a new one also?</td></tr></table> No, clutch dog did'nt cause this. I would say a housing problem or the F&P were on their last go 'round. Look on the right hand side of the case, where the water intake holes are located, and look at the 2'nd from the bottom hole. Do you see the head of a phillips head screw? If not, you have a retaining ring housing for the pinion bearing cup, and these have a bad reputation for allowing the bearing to spin in their bore. This is another possibility.

[williams21ssext]

I'am looking for a lighting gearcase for 2001 225 ramrude.

[rude power]

cucboy123 on here has a case,lightin type couple post up