Re: Elgin/West Bend lower unit questions

[amuller]

Yes, it makes sense that the case would break at the snap ring groove. And, it was full of water. The thing you see is not the bearing carrier but some sort of shield. I think some of the later Chrysler versions of this gearcase had a "weed guard" and that’s what we are seeing. I need to take this completely apart….

The impeller I used in my 12 hp was a Sierra 18-8903 (CHRYSLER FORCE 47-F436065-2). This presently costs $12.62 on Amazon. Is this the same one you are thinking of?

Thanks!