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We really appreciate that Ron, it means the world to us. We also completed a full bellows replacement series. That series will be uploaded this winter. Lots of projects going on here at the DIY Raptor headquarters, many more helpful videos to come!!! Enjoy your projects Ron. 😎👍
Thank you, kind sir! This is very helpful as I attempt to swap out the gears from my damaged lower unit to a new-to-me (used) unit. Your delivery is very calm and peaceful, with echos of Bob Ross (I mean that as a compliment). :)
We really appreciate that Dennis, compliment well taken. 😁👍 We will always be here to help answer questions. We will be looking forward to hearing back from you as you work through your project. Us DIYers need to stick together!!! 😎👍
Bryan, that’s very kind of you to share & we want to thank you for watching. Us DIYers need to stick together!!! Never hesitate to reach out to us before, during, & after your projects. We look forward to hearing back from you. 😎👍
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Are you experiencing any issues with your outdrive at the moment? Keep us posted.
Thanks for watching and sharing this. We cleaned up gear case prior to continuing on. Below is a link showing how. th-cam.com/video/fKupnwzWdCM/w-d-xo.html Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time. 🧰
Also, you can use a standard puller with some 1/2" concrete anchor bolts. I am doing one now. You need at least a 12 inch concrete anchor to do it. No need to buy the Mercury tools which is stupid expensive. I think I have a video on this but I can't remember. Because I CRS disease.
What’s up James, thanks for watching. Not a bad idea…😁 Hope you’re having a good Sunday. Let us know if you have any questions and if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
I have a 1978 M-800 80 Hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard. I've been told the retaining nut removal tool # 91-61069 will not fit my model. Do you know which tool# would fit? Thanks
Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. Let’s get this figured out. We will need the exact serial # of the outboard. This can be found on the outboard...usually on a placard or sticker. We can then verify it to the tool to ensure it’s the correct retainer nut wrench. We appreciate you watching & sharing this, many more helpful videos to come!!! 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Serial # 5006552. The manual I have for the motor calls for tool# C-91-73688 but I cannot not find that online for a reasonable price and not in stock most places. Alternatively tool # 91-61069 says 4-3/8" nut removal but I don't know if that is the correct tool. Thank you for reply
@@ptb-texas6111 Thanks for the info, that’s what we are seeing as well. The replacement tool p/n as you shared should hopefully work. It says it’s compatible.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you. I watched all of the videos for this series. I have watched many videos about marine how to..... your videos and how to are hands down the best I've seen. Great work, look forward to more videos in future. Thank you!
I ordered the part/tool for the retainer nut to remove it and it was not the right one and did not fit. I ended up drilling out the retainer nut. I now have a cracked lower unit as somehow during the process I hammered to hard or something. The tool part # listed in the manual isn't available anywhere that I looked or that I could find. c-91-53126. I will look for a used lower unit and hope to find one that matches.
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1. Retainer nut removal tool
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2. Bearing Carrier Puller tool
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1. Mercruiser Upper unit rebuild - PART 1
th-cam.com/video/i7nRJPbRYPI/w-d-xo.html
2. Mercruiser Upper unit rebuild - PART 2
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you are so patient and thorough, a pleasure to listen and to learn from ! Excellent video, thanks Captn. Ron
We really appreciate that Ron, it means the world to us. We also completed a full bellows replacement series. That series will be uploaded this winter.
Lots of projects going on here at the DIY Raptor headquarters, many more helpful videos to come!!!
Enjoy your projects Ron. 😎👍
Thank you, kind sir! This is very helpful as I attempt to swap out the gears from my damaged lower unit to a new-to-me (used) unit. Your delivery is very calm and peaceful, with echos of Bob Ross (I mean that as a compliment). :)
We really appreciate that Dennis, compliment well taken. 😁👍
We will always be here to help answer questions.
We will be looking forward to hearing back from you as you work through your project.
Us DIYers need to stick together!!!
😎👍
Watch’s the full 1:05 video one of the best well detailed videos I have seen. Plus the links for all the tools ect really helps
Bryan, that’s very kind of you to share & we want to thank you for watching. Us DIYers need to stick together!!!
Never hesitate to reach out to us before, during, & after your projects. We look forward to hearing back from you.
😎👍
Love this type of content, there isn't a lot of this info online so it's very helpful!
We appreciate that & enjoy doing it. Many more helpful videos to come!!!
Thanks for watching scott. 👍
Is the rib on the water pump key installed against the shaft or facing outward? Thanks for your info!!
How do I know if my lower unit needs rebuilt? I have a Alpha one gen 2 lower unit
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
Are you experiencing any issues with your outdrive at the moment? Keep us posted.
Man you destroyed that gear case. Wow! I can get you a price on a remanufactured gear case.
Thanks for watching and sharing this. We cleaned up gear case prior to continuing on. Below is a link showing how.
th-cam.com/video/fKupnwzWdCM/w-d-xo.html
Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem.
Toolboxtoken.com
Reach out to us any time. 🧰
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders was that motor in salt water?
Also, you can use a standard puller with some 1/2" concrete anchor bolts. I am doing one now. You need at least a 12 inch concrete anchor to do it. No need to buy the Mercury tools which is stupid expensive. I think I have a video on this but I can't remember. Because I CRS disease.
@@hawkeyemarine
Nope, over 30 years of fresh water.
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@@hawkeyemarine
Thanks for sharing. Keep us posted on your rebuild. 😎👍🧰
Maybe soak that baby in Transmission for a month... well done :)
What’s up James, thanks for watching. Not a bad idea…😁
Hope you’re having a good Sunday. Let us know if you have any questions and if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem.
toolboxtoken.com
Reach out to us any time! 🧰
I have a 1978 M-800 80 Hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard. I've been told the retaining nut removal tool # 91-61069 will not fit my model. Do you know which tool# would fit? Thanks
Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. Let’s get this figured out. We will need the exact serial # of the outboard. This can be found on the outboard...usually on a placard or sticker. We can then verify it to the tool to ensure it’s the correct retainer nut wrench.
We appreciate you watching & sharing this, many more helpful videos to come!!!
😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Serial # 5006552. The manual I have for the motor calls for tool# C-91-73688 but I cannot not find that online for a reasonable price and not in stock most places. Alternatively tool # 91-61069 says 4-3/8" nut removal but I don't know if that is the correct tool. Thank you for reply
@@ptb-texas6111
Thanks for the info, that’s what we are seeing as well. The replacement tool p/n as you shared should hopefully work. It says it’s compatible.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you. I watched all of the videos for this series. I have watched many videos about marine how to..... your videos and how to are hands down the best I've seen. Great work, look forward to more videos in future. Thank you!
I ordered the part/tool for the retainer nut to remove it and it was not the right one and did not fit. I ended up drilling out the retainer nut. I now have a cracked lower unit as somehow during the process I hammered to hard or something. The tool part # listed in the manual isn't available anywhere that I looked or that I could find. c-91-53126. I will look for a used lower unit and hope to find one that matches.