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OMC Bottom Unit bent - repair or replace?
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Author:  wrbanwal [ Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:13 am ]
Post subject:  OMC Bottom Unit bent - repair or replace?
I'm here to admit stupidity on my part.

While getting hung up in the mud, I decided to gun it instead of easing it back.

Now I have a ruined prop and I bent the lower unit in a couple of places


I don't think it can be repaired. I think those units are cast.

Does anyone know a source for the casings and cost?

1995 258 Vista - OMC 5.7L
Author:  JAK [ Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:01 pm ]
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Don't beat yourself up, it happens. Props can be reconditioned and balanced if not to badly damaged. No sure what you mean by bent lower unit in a couple places? If you just bent the skeg and didn't damage the prop shaft housing a repacement skeg can be fitted for much less money than the entire housing.
Author:  wrbanwal [ Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:13 am ]
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thanks for the support.

The skeg is bent as well as the case itself.

I'm wondering if I can find a re-conditioned case and have the shop replace it for me.
Author:  Guinnydog [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:49 pm ]
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Can you post some pics showing the damage ??
Author:  wrbanwal [ Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:03 pm ]
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She's in storage but next time I'm down that way I'll get pics!

thanks!!
Author:  wrbanwal [ Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:16 am ]
Post subject:  here's some pics
It appears the damage isn't as bad as I thought but, I'm going to have the shop guys check the insides before I commit to anything.

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Author:  wrbanwal [ Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:17 am ]
Post subject:  and a couple more
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