Foot crack need advice

piscator · 02-20-2012, 02:42 PM

What are my options in this situation? Can this be repaired and is it worth it. 1996 Yamaha 150

aroundthehorn · 02-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Damn, how did that happen?

Boatjob1 · 02-20-2012, 03:00 PM

I could be wrong, but I can't imagine that not leaking foot oil or allowing contaminating water in to the foot.... Have you checked your lube levels? Have you drained the foot to see if any water has gotten in? I guess its possible that the crack could have missed inner gear housing wall. Best of luck to you....

PS I saw that once before when somebody was almost full out and hit a long piece of 2 inch nylon rope.

piscator · 02-20-2012, 03:25 PM

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Damn, how did that happen?

Not sure, but this is my best guess: Boat on trailer since last fall. I returned to Orange Beach -first time since before Thanksgiving - to find motor trimmed all the way down to the ground, boat vandalized and some items missing. Was mad about the stolen items and only later noticed the crack.

capt'n slim · 02-20-2012, 03:38 PM

B&D Welding, if anyone can fix it its them, and if its not worth it they will let u know. Honest folks over there at B&D.

piscator · 02-20-2012, 03:44 PM

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B&D Welding, if anyone can fix it its them, and if its not worth it they will let u know. Honest folks over there at B&D.

Thanks Capt. Where are they located?

capt'n slim · 02-20-2012, 03:58 PM

They used to be off Cory field in P'cola but the Google says they are now in Gulf Breeze. I didn't know they moved here's the number from the website give them a call they probably have already seen your post since they are members on here too.

1785 Anderson Avenue Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 221-3422

TheCaptKen · 02-21-2012, 04:47 PM

Its due to corrosion between the spanner nut and the housing. Common problem with Yamaha's and Mercury's. Just too much pressure and the housing pops. Its a long way from the oil cavity. Just have the welding shop weld it like it is and get another few years out of it. You can buy a new lower for less than what a housing and labor to swap it over.

The Maintenance Shoppe · 02-25-2012, 11:48 AM

It is repairable. It is caused by corrosion. You have to have the special tools to remove the bearing carrier and we do these repairs.

Dagwood · 02-25-2012, 02:23 PM

My Yamaha 115 did the same thing. Like said before corrosion. I had it welded and it lasted about 2 more years before the crack opened back up.

02-20-2012, 02:42 PM	#1
piscator Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 89	Foot crack need advice What are my options in this situation? Can this be repaired and is it worth it. 1996 Yamaha 150 Attached Thumbnails

02-20-2012, 03:00 PM	#3
Boatjob1 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,646	I could be wrong, but I can't imagine that not leaking foot oil or allowing contaminating water in to the foot.... Have you checked your lube levels? Have you drained the foot to see if any water has gotten in? I guess its possible that the crack could have missed inner gear housing wall. Best of luck to you.... PS I saw that once before when somebody was almost full out and hit a long piece of 2 inch nylon rope. Last edited by Boatjob1; 02-20-2012 at 03:07 PM.

02-21-2012, 04:47 PM	#8
TheCaptKen Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 524	Its due to corrosion between the spanner nut and the housing. Common problem with Yamaha's and Mercury's. Just too much pressure and the housing pops. Its a long way from the oil cavity. Just have the welding shop weld it like it is and get another few years out of it. You can buy a new lower for less than what a housing and labor to swap it over. __________________ NelsonMarineService.com Located on the Sunny Beaches of Panama City Beach

02-25-2012, 11:48 AM	#9
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 655	It is repairable. It is caused by corrosion. You have to have the special tools to remove the bearing carrier and we do these repairs. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

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02-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#2
aroundthehorn Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL and East Central AL. Posts: 3,875	Damn, how did that happen?

02-20-2012, 03:38 PM	#5
capt'n slim Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pace Posts: 592	B&D Welding, if anyone can fix it its them, and if its not worth it they will let u know. Honest folks over there at B&D.

02-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#7
capt'n slim Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pace Posts: 592	They used to be off Cory field in P'cola but the Google says they are now in Gulf Breeze. I didn't know they moved here's the number from the website give them a call they probably have already seen your post since they are members on here too. 1785 Anderson Avenue Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 (850) 221-3422

02-25-2012, 02:23 PM	#10
Dagwood Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pace,fl Posts: 736	My Yamaha 115 did the same thing. Like said before corrosion. I had it welded and it lasted about 2 more years before the crack opened back up.

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