Sportmaster

[Merc 2.5]

I'm goin after a puller to get carrier out so I can get better look , merc want 110$ for the standard sporty nut , which unit came with the thick nut?

[Dave Strong]

CLE early TM had thick nuts.

Dave

[Merc 2.5]

So all cle and early tm?

[Dave Strong]

Both mine, 1 of each.

Dave

[roadkill636]

Spend the money and buy a NEW retainer nut and all new seals.

[Merc 2.5]

Spend the money and buy a NEW retainer nut and all new seals.

Yes I plan on doin all that as soon as I figure out if I need send it off for threads or not

[Merc 2.5]

a machine shop sumwere told him they could redo threads for 1000 to 1500
Which I thought is bullchit
That's where I came in and we did little horse trading and I took the chance on it , even if it couldn't be fixed I still got the better deal. I'm pretty excited about gettin it all fixed up , poor boy never owned one , I think it will work good on little cmate

[Dave Strong]

When I had my case done at the Aluminum Dr. Think it was around $300.00. He machines out the thread area then presses in a threaded aluminum insert and welds it.

Dave

[Merc 2.5]

When I had my case done at the Aluminum Dr. Think it was around $300.00. He machines out the thread area then presses in a threaded aluminum insert and welds it.

Dave

I'm expecting to have to have this done truthfully but I would like to see how it will hold 1st

[Dave Strong]

I'm expecting to have to have this done truthfully but I would like to see how it will hold 1st

Take it from me if the nut slips when running hard you will be buying a new propshaft.

Dave

[Capt.Insane-o]

Attachment 467710 I just came out to look at the threads , and I'm not sure that's the prob. Is this thing missin lock ring and stuff to hold carrier in??

Nothin looks tore up. Looks like its just missin carrier nut. He said last time it was in water ,it didnt wanna go in gear and when he put oil in it he seen carrier move outward, well if it dont have the nut on it then all that makes since , threads r still there

1 more thing , there carrier does not look like it turned at all , keyway still there and locked in ,

That prop shaft WILL break at the ridge on the thrust washer surface.

[Merc 2.5]

That prop shaft WILL break at the ridge on the thrust washer surface.

If sumthin comes loose?

[bill mason]

Aluminum Doctor number is disconnected?? Looking for Collins Marine who specializes in lower units. Anyone have his contact info?

[JR IN JAX]

Bill,
Charlie and Ed at River Marine do an annual on my Sporty every year and have replaced a couple of propshafts and Driveshafts over the last 22 years. They are very honest and do great work.

[robert jordan]

Ware is River Marine located at?