Reply To: Power Head Cross Reference for 1958 Evinrude Fisherman 5516

[Bob Wight]

I’ve used the Permatex 51531 with no problems.  It won’t start setting up until you put the crankcase halves together, so you have time to apply it carefully.   As fleetwin has noted, this is a critical step.   Read the instructions – you don’t need to apply a huge bead of it.   Keep it away from the crankshaft bearing areas so it doesn’t get squished in there and cause problems.   My other advice – tell the family you can’t be bothered, close the door to the shop to keep visitors away and turn off your cell phone – it’s a process where you don’t want any interruptions.

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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