Re: 1955 Evinrude gasket question

[chris-p]

Ken,

Remind me next meet to bring you a handful of the o rings for the shifter! Whenever a powerhead comes off, I change them. Don’t think Ive ever found one not dry rotted by now.

Strange that it just started leaking now, but who knows>? Perhaps fresh grease will slow that down.

Not sure what drain holes you are referring to either at the top of the housing?

Are these factory? I have seen a few "tell tale" holes drilled by owners there, to give them a visual that the water is pumping. Again though, not sure which ones you mean. Can you email me a pic?