lower unit @#*%&#@*&$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tree top flyer]

I took the lower unit (88 Aplpha one) Off the wellcraft 2 replace the water pump and having a hell of a time getting her back on. It seems that i cant get the shaft to line up inside. Given this is probally a 2 man job and and im in the back yard myself laying on the grond trying to lift and turn the prop and so on. She wont slide up that last 3/4 of a inch. any easy way to do this? I really would like to be on the water sat than laying on the ground

[GAMBLER]

Sounds like the engine is out of alignment. I had the same issue 2 seasons ago.

[tree top flyer]

no, Im trying to connect the bottom half of the lower unit back with the top half of it. I should have explained it a little better.

[L&M]

[jeb1340]

Tree top a few things to try:

1. Make sure that you do not have to much grease on the splines.

2. Put the prop in forward and slowly turn the prop while pushing it up.

3. Make sure that the rubber from the old housing isn't hung up anywhere.

Just some thoughts

[tree top flyer]

Thanks Jeb, i think im doing all except mabie the 2 much greese. I called the little brother 2 come over SaT and give me a hand. Think It might go alot easier with another set of hands.

[Jack]

Hi !

How is the water tube ? Maybe this link will help.

http://www.mercstuff.com/waterpumpinst.htm

[tree top flyer]

Thanks jack 4 the link 2 that site, was helpfull. I found placeing a 2 ton jack under it was alot easier. Worked great