Before swapping out housings, have you tried to seal the leaking case with Permatex Ultra Black Gasket Maker? That stuff works really well at sealing up larger than wanted gaps and once cured, is virtually leak-proof. Might be worth a try.
Bob
1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp
“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."
