Reply To: Lu 1955 evinrude 7.5hp

[frankr]

aquasonic wrote:

Whether the spring is broken or just sprung, the shock will need to be pressed to exactly 6 11/16″ long. I took a look at the posted pictures, and don’t see anything obviously wrong. Get a good linear measurement and see what you have there.

If the measurement is greater than 6 11/16″ then clean up the inside and inspect it with a high intensity flashlight for a break. If it’s broken, then it must be welded. If it’s not broken, then I have had luck just pressing them back to spec, and putting them back in service. Opinions will vary.

Other signs of a sprung or broken shock spring are bluing or darkening on the top of the shock at the point of contact with the bearing and housing. The bearing and housing will also be flared out from heat and friction. When assembled the motor will be wicked hard to rope over.

I agree.