Reply To: 1962 9.8hp Mercury Lower Unit re-install

[ROBERT LAFAYETTE]

Anther idea to try is to
Protect the cover with
Some blankets or such
And turn motor upside
Down in a vertical position
May need someone to
Assist? And use a flashlight
To check alignment of
Driveshaft, water tube, etc..
Don’t force it, but some verygentle tapping may help!
May also need to turn prop
One way or other to get the
Driveshaft splines to align.

Good luck,

Bob