I took the LU off today and got a glimpse of the shaft and it was unfortunatly corroded. It feels like it still has some meat on it (at least thats what I'm hoping). I'd say if the shaft is around 7 millimeters diameter, the thin section due to corrosion (that I can see) is maybe 5 mm. So I'm going to pressure test it, re-seal (maybe I get lucky and its simply the crappy looking washers on the vent and drain plugs....make it nice and easy), throw it back together and run it. No funds at the moment to look for a new (used) motor. I'm just hoping it will last one more season and I can swap it out in the fall.
Anything I can do to stretch the life of the corroeded shaft for a couple of months? I guess I could throw some grease to help slow the exisiting corrosion for a while. Take it easy on shifting is another I guess. Anything else? Anybody have any ideas?
Thanks for everyones advice!
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