bent prop shaft. HELP

[Paul]

=( grounded the engine.

lower unit is still workable.
shaft is bent.
is there any special tools i need to open up the lower unit and replace the prop shaft.
Would i need to also replace any gaskets?
Thanks for you help

[Ken]

Paul,
The lower unit pretty much has to be disassembled to get the prop shaft out. The Yamaha shop manual calls for at least three special tools for the job.
I am currently working on a 95 C115 for a fishing buddy that has water intrusion into the lower unit. I am pretty sure the prop shaft seal is leaking, and after I studied the Yamaha shop manual, I decided to let my marine mechanic do the job. To quote Clint Eastwood in one of his "Dirty Harry" ****** - "a man has to realize his limitations" - I don't have those three special tools, nor do I plan to purchase them - I recommend you let someone who has "been there, done that" take care of your prop shaft problem.
If your outboard is at least ten years old, then I would replace all the oil seals and o-rings.
The shaft can be either straightened or a new one put in - your marine mechanic can suggest which route is best.
If you have trouble finding a good mechanic in Houston to do the job, PM me, and I will give you the name of mine over here in Orange - he's the best I have ever used - you will get a discount if you take just the lower unit to him like I did.
Good luck,
Ken K

[Paul]

Thanks ken for you help
ive been quoted between 800 to 1200 to replace the bent shaft. That is too much for me. A new shaft is around 200 ( from a yamaha dealer)
if you dont mind can i get a number so i can call him and get a quote.

[Ken]

Paul,
That sounds way too high to me - click on the private message icon and PM me - I will give you the details.
Ken K

[dtmackey]

Paul,

Prices seem in line for what you need from a dealer. What size motor do you have?? Dealer costs for the following are:


V4 1985 - 2003
new $1290
Rebuilt $1090

V6 get confusing due to many different offerings, but
1985 - 2003 (spanner nut style)
rebuilt - $1070

Dealer markup would be 20-40% plus 2 hours labor.

D-