View Full Version : Is this the end of my lower unit?
Arne K
03-03-2007, 12:58 PM
I'm doing some pre-season maintenance today and decided to replace the water pump in my Mercruiser. Long story short, I'm stupid and the cavitation plate is missing a chunk out of the side. Is this going to affect performance a little, or a lot?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h234/Arnek/outdrive.jpg
Starfish
03-03-2007, 04:45 PM
I doubt if you'll notice any difference but if so, you could try adding a doel-fin or hydrofoil stabilizer.
namu mac
03-03-2007, 06:24 PM
A prop repair shop might be able to weld that up and repair it. Just a thought. A smaller hammer might work better next time.
Fish Mode
03-04-2007, 02:56 AM
Piece of Wood?...just a thought:smash:
fishkisser
03-04-2007, 06:48 AM
Shouldn't make too much difference ... Stick to prybars and wigglin next time around... And don't forget that pesky bolt under your zinc...If you need to preform blunt force trama, use a rubber mallet :smirk:
weekender
03-06-2007, 07:40 PM
I'd take it in and have it welded up. I would guess that anyone who does "skeg repair" could tackle that one no problem.
A little welding, little grinding, little paint and no one will know what you did...
namu mac
03-06-2007, 11:17 PM
I'd take it in and have it welded up. I would guess that anyone who does "skeg repair" could tackle that one no problem.
A little welding, little grinding, little paint and no one will know what you did...
Except us.:yay: