Re: Stubborn Lightwin 3hp folder gearcase

[jpatti75]

quote retiredoz:

If you can get the water pump housing off, you can just pull the lower driveshaft out of the gear case (like the book tells you not to do). No need to get into the gearcase, unless you want to for other reasons. And yes, pretty sure that pin is stainless. Why do you need to remove the coupler ? If you’re just doing the impeller, just pull the drive shaft out and mount the impeller from the bottom..

Hi Ozzie,

Well, the pinion might be rusted onto the driveshaft too, as the driveshaft doesn’t want to pull out of the pinion too easily. I didn’t want to tap it too hard and risk damaging the housing. I think I need to open this bad boy up and fully understand what I am dealing with … either way, the seals should be done if I can salvage the lower unit.

BnC, I’ll try to get a picture up tonight.

Thanks for the help guys.

JP