Handling Your Own Mercury Lower Unit Rebuild
If you've started hearing a nasty grinding sound or found milky oil during a routine change, it might be time for a mercury lower unit rebuild. It's one of those jobs that sounds incredibly intimidating at first, but once you get into the guts of the gearcase, things start to make a lot more sense. Most boaters dread the thought of cracking open the lower unit, mainly because there are so many tiny shims and gears that have to line up perfectly. But if you're handy with a wrench and have a bit of patience, you can save a mountain of cash doing it yourself. ...