Long story short - the new lower unit has the "later" style pitot tube for the speedometer. The boat has the "early" style connector/coupler coming out of the transom... No worky-worky, need new coupler!
(why it wasn't INCLUDED with the new lower unit...)
This coupler clicks onto the shift-shaft bushing/seal assembly, and is included in the seal assembly "kit". I DON'T NEED THE WHOLE KIT - JUST THE COUPLER!!
I've spent the last two nights surfing & searching for just the coupler. I've also called about 6 mercruiser parts places around town and have gotten "NOPE, comes with the assembly, not available separately". The "assembly" is $30.
Then there's "MarineMax" in Rogers, who has PARTS MAN "Andy".
"Oh yeah, we've got those, it's a 22-860382, about $8"
He's my hero...
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 14, 2012
It's frustrating trying to get most parts people to look for anything out of the ordinary. It's a breath of fresh air to find one that knows thier products...
Long story short - the new lower unit has the "later" style pitot tube for the speedometer. The boat has the "early" style connector/coupler coming out of the transom... No worky-worky, need new coupler!
This coupler clicks onto the shift-shaft bushing/seal assembly, and is included in the seal assembly "kit". I DON'T NEED THE WHOLE KIT - JUST THE COUPLER!!
I've spent the last two nights surfing & searching for just the coupler. I've also called about 6 mercruiser parts places around town and have gotten "NOPE, comes with the assembly, not available separately". The "assembly" is $30.
Then there's "MarineMax" in Rogers, who has PARTS MAN "Andy".
"Oh yeah, we've got those, it's a 22-860382, about $8"
He's my hero...
It's frustrating trying to get most parts people to look for anything out of the ordinary. It's a breath of fresh air to find one that knows thier products...