Can a lower end be rebuilt?

[AKRISONER]

Hey guys, I’m totally oblivious, but I’ve finally determined what’s wrong with my outboard…I’ve completely blown the lower end. So bad there is no oil left in gear casing.

im assuming the damage internally to the housing would be so severe you couldn’t “rebuild”

maybe I’m totally wrong, let me know if you’ve had any experience with this. 
 

I’ll add, it’s a 200hp motor so it’s high power, and when it finally blew I was doing 7mph not that I’m sure that makes that much difference. Let me know what you think.

[Spiel]

I'll go out on a limb with the information provided that if the parts are available it can absolutely be rebuilt.
Lower units are built to be entirely replaced and or rebuilt independent of the top end.

[HTHM]

In short, yes. In long form, it may be less expensive to replace it with a good used one. What year, make and model motor? 

[CrowMan]

I've replaced a couple of lower ends over the years. Most cost effective option was always just to replace the entire lower unit with a used one.

 

Edited November 5, 2023 by CrowMan

[AKRISONER]

2006 Yamaha vz200tlr

 

[RickOnt]

As long as the casing is good, should be doable 

But as HTHM and CrowMan said it may be more cost effective 

to get complete used lower unit

[rockin-steelhead]

As mentioned before see if you can find a used lower end. I had to get mine done this year and for $100 more I would have been back in business in less than a week then almost 5 weeks. 

[DanD]

I have a friend that is a marine mechanic and runs his own shop. At the end of boating season and has finished winterizing his customer's boats. He pulls out all the failed items that he has stored over the summer. He checks out what is rebuildable and what is only worth salvaging parts from. After listing his inventory of bits and pieces. He orders what he needs to rebuild what he feels is worth rebuilding. The last time I was in his parts room, there must have been 25 to 30 lower end units hanging on the wall; just waiting to go. He's told me many times that boat repairs are an OnDemand repair. Meaning whether it be a pleasure boat or a fishing boat; the customer wants it fixed NOW so they can get back on the water. My friend doesn't rip anyone off but time and opportunity does delegate the price. Simple question to the customer; you want back on the water tomorrow or in 4-5 weeks? I say good on him for working through the winter getting ready for next season. Well worth the extra few hundred to the customer; when his other option is sitting on the beach watching the other boats go by. LOL 

Dan...  

[AKRISONER]

7 minutes ago, DanD said:

I have a friend that is a marine mechanic and runs his own shop. At the end of boating season and has finished winterizing his customer's boats. He pulls out all the failed items that he has stored over the summer. He checks out what is rebuildable and what is only worth salvaging parts from. After listing his inventory of bits and pieces. He orders what he needs to rebuild what he feels is worth rebuilding. The last time I was in his parts room, there must have been 25 to 30 lower end units hanging on the wall; just waiting to go. He's told me many times that boat repairs are an OnDemand repair. Meaning whether it be a pleasure boat or a fishing boat; the customer wants it fixed NOW so they can get back on the water. My friend doesn't rip anyone off but time and opportunity does delegate the price. Simple question to the customer; you want back on the water tomorrow or in 4-5 weeks? I say good on him for working through the winter getting ready for next season. Well worth the extra few hundred to the customer; when his other option is sitting on the beach watching the other boats go by. LOL 

Dan...  

Dan, do you care to share your friend’s info? I’m not concerned about when I get back on the water, as long as it’s before June 15th 2024

[DanD]

18 minutes ago, AKRISONER said:

Dan, do you care to share your friend’s info? I’m not concerned about when I get back on the water, as long as it’s before June 15th 2024

Wright Choice

If you do want to contact Lee at Wright Choice, tell him Uncle Danny gave you his info. Lee was my nephew by marriage; but my niece and him have divorced a number of years ago. Lee is a good guy and I have no ill feelings towards him that's why I call him a friend in my first post.

Dan....   

[HTHM]

Here is another mechanic worth dealing with as well: https://redlinemarine.net/  Dave has always treated me well.