Reply To: Evinrude Elto Handitwin Grease Seals

[johng]

Metal shaft Seals weren’t around in the early years. That’s why the motors came with a Heavy Oil or Grease. The Seals they used back then were Asbestos or Cork with a metal cap or aluminum lockwasher pushed in a bore to put pressure on the Drive Shaft and the Prop Shaft. Some Early Outboards used No seals on the Shafts. You can get creative with Cork (Wine bottle) or Graphite Rope Packing which was used for Water or Gas valves for years. IF the motor you are trying to stop the leaking on has the Metal Cap or Aluminum Lockwasher on the Shafts. Good Luck Patience required.