lower unit

[carolina]

Took my 1990 200HP motor in for a lower unit and water pump servicing the other day and noticed a small crack beginning to appear near the torpedo. Mechanic said that it happens with time and nothing can be done. This is a very small crack and I wanted to get a different opinion or opinions. I saw a post from someone in the UK for these repairs but since I'm in the US, North Carolina, I was hoping for some answers from my area.

Thanks in advance.

[Ken]

carolina,
I haven't had experience with this, but if it were me, I would just monitor the situation - check the lower unit oil often for water intrusion, and look for oil leakage thru the crack.
The crack will probably get worse (Murphy's Law [img]tongue.gif[/img] ), and eventually the lower unit will have to be torn down and the crack welded - but considering your outboard's age, the seals and o-rings are about due for a replacement anyway.
Good luck [img]smile.gif[/img] ,
Ken K