Reply To: Crankcase Assembly Discussion

[Bob Wight]

OK, thanks for the confirmations. I’ve always applied the sealer to one side only but always have some concern about blocking the oil passages. On that same motor, I found some NOS rod screws because the motor had been locked up and the old screws looked a little sketchy. Otherwise, I’ve always re-used the original screws. And I’ve always used oil on the screw threads.

Fleetwin – good tip on the dab of grease around the bearings and passages. And you are right, this motor does not have or use an O-ring on the upper crank bearing. Not sure I totally buy into that recirc system but guess I’ll find out after I get it running. Waiting on delivery of a new gasket set before I start reassembly.

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

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