motor died again

[Stratos282]

Hey guys I just got back from the AP rally and my motor died. We were driving along and all of a sudden heard a tap. As I was slowing down there was a clunk and that was all she wrote. The powerhead was just rebuilt in November so I hope everything is ok. I feel it's the L/U. Should there be any play in the prop when the motor is off and boat is in gear? There is a lot of play in forward, and reverse. Also alot of movement if I try to push and pull on the prop (back and forth). The prop is not loose or anything. This is on a 1997 175 hp Evinrude Intruder. Thanks for your help guys...Best of luck, cause I ain't having any.

[RUSTY63]

If you think its the gear case......Pull the lower drain plug SLOWLY......if metal comes out then you lost a gear case......If not, pull the spark plugs and look for metal on them.

[Stratos282]

Thanks Rusty, i'll check it out. Why me again???

[RUSTY63]

Maybe you need a better technician.......

[Stratos282]

My tech is fine thanks . Here is what I found...


Not good when chunks come out of your lower unit. I have the gearcase pulled and ready to go to the shop today. Thanks for your help Rusty .

[Won Hunglo]

Dat ain't good!

[RUSTY63]

Not good but, better than the power head.

[Stratos282]

Yea I didn't want to have to go through that whole mess again, even with a warranty. Mechanic says he will check it out. Repairs over $1,000 he recomends going with a rebuilt replacement. Says the ballpark will be $1,400 for that. Darn boats sure aint cheap. Gotta pay to play...

[RUSTY63]

Jason, Check the warranty on the reman, if your guy trusts them then you can..........I dont like remans, never know what your getting.

[Stratos282]

Thanks for the advice!

[Won Hunglo]

Thank God you are OK after hitting that stump. The good news is your insurance company is waiting to put on a brand new lower unit.

[triton-225]

The lower unit on my 225 efi merc just went out. I had the same chips of metal as you. Had to have a totally new gut job......$2856.28...Only cost $2700.00 to have the power head built 3 yrs ago......Luckly for me, insurance paid for most of it....but I figure I've paid them about a million dollars over the years for trucks, cars, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, boats , and a house. Heck, its the least they could do ya know..... Hope your back on the water soon...

[Rangerchuck]

B = Bring
O = Out
A = Another
T = Thousand

[Stratos282]

Yea, I hear yea guys. Never thought about that angle w/ insurance. I'll check into it.

[simji2]

i was at that rally and i SAW you hit that stump!thank god you weren't hurt. i'll bet the ins. company will be glad that you were not hurt as well!!!!