Reply To: Seized motor piston rings

[Bob Wight]

Don wrote:

And don’t forget to drain the gearcase before getting started with the powerhead…. A gearcase full of water/rust is a big cost repair as well..

Yes, indeed. You don’t want to find this when you open your gearcase.

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."