Reply To: Evinrude 38 spl

[Don]

Can’t really tell from your picture, but are you saying that the aluminum pilot bushing is worn? if so, did you also say you have ordered a new crankcase to solve the problem? This seems like a very expensive and time consuming repair, spending much more than the old engine is worth. OMC may have made some repair kits for this issue, but not sure if they were made for the CDII system. In any event, I would certainly try a new mag plate and plastic bushing before condemning the crankcase….Might not be perfect, but will be “good enough”. You can also shim the electrical compnents back .005-.010″ from the line up ring to compensate for a little wear as well…
Again, please don’t spend all that money and time replacing the crankcase….And, if you do, be sure to replace the mag plate and plastic bushing also.