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Title: need lower unit help
Post by: Andys Delight on March 17, 2012, 02:57:42 PM: OK, I changed out water pump, engine started right up and peeing well. I put it in forward and reverse and the prop is only really spinning in forward gear and not as much as it should, reverse it still spins forward. When engine is off and I put it in forward or reverse the prop spins freely. 2002 HPDI 200HP. What did I do wrong? I had it in neutral when I removed and replaced the lower unit. Came off and went on without issue.
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Post by: Andys Delight on March 17, 2012, 04:37:26 PM: Never mind, I'm a dummy. Problem solved.
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Post by: IKAT on March 17, 2012, 04:39:34 PM: clp FORGET PM THEN --DUMMY grtn
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Post by: Bottom Dweller on March 17, 2012, 04:54:32 PM: Righty tighty! clp
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Post by: Andys Delight on March 17, 2012, 05:53:03 PM: The shift shaft didn't go into the sleeve, took it of and put it on right, problem solved.
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Post by: IrishAyes on March 17, 2012, 07:09:25 PM: Don't feel bad about doing that.
I had mine done at a marina a few years ago and the mechanic did the same thing. But they had put everything back together and slashed my boat. Obviously, they had to pull the boat again, realign the shaft then put the boat back in. Just shows, it happens to the pros also. TT^
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Post by: Pops Soul on March 17, 2012, 07:59:16 PM: I was going to ask if you connected it ;D
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Post by: BigAl13 on March 17, 2012, 08:43:45 PM: Quote from: IrishAyes on March 17, 2012, 07:09:25 PM
Don't feel bad about doing that.
I had mine done at a marina a few years ago and the mechanic did the same thing. But they had put everything back together and slashed my boat. Obviously, they had to pull the boat again, realign the shaft then put the boat back in. Just shows, it happens to the pros also. TT^

Slashed :headscra: Splashed maybe??
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Post by: IrishAyes on March 17, 2012, 09:15:34 PM: Quote
Slashed Splashed maybe??

Yup splashed. Duh. ;D
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Post by: Maritime Matt on March 17, 2012, 09:51:19 PM: Happens to the best of us ;D even me.
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Post by: Andys Delight on March 17, 2012, 10:28:57 PM: You guys make me feel better. It's funny, I remember a couple years ago pops soul answered one of my questions with a solid "you're gonna have to learn this stuff" post. Today I feel like I do kinda know it and I have to say I'm pretty proud to be honest. This site has been so awesome, I've made good friends and learned so much about boats, fishing, and life. I really can't thank you all enough.
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Post by: IKAT on March 18, 2012, 12:34:16 PM: t^ Don't worry about it t^
Did the same thing with my 1958 Johnson the first time fcp

Guess there is a saying for " Johnson Rods "

Glad you didn't dump it first--I DID ;D
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Post by: Fishin Dude on March 18, 2012, 02:09:51 PM: We all learn by our mistakes , as well as those of others. Keep turning wrenches, never get discouraged. I still laugh at myself sometimes about things I have done years ago.
Title: Re: need lower unit help
Post by: IrishAyes on March 18, 2012, 02:14:41 PM: Quote from: Fishin Dude on March 18, 2012, 02:09:51 PM
We all learn by our mistakes , as well as those of others. Keep turning wrenches, never get discouraged. I still laugh at myself sometimes about things I have done years ago.

As the saying goes Darren: If you can't laugh at yourself...laugh at someone else. TT^ hhppy
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Post by: Pops Soul on March 20, 2012, 07:46:19 PM: You've come along way. Some people are afraid to just try........ chrz