Reply To: Top shaft seal leaking of 1967 18hp Evinrude

[jeff-register]

For what it’s worth, I had a 58 J. 18hp with a leaking top seal. I used s tiny drill bit & vacuum hose to put a hole in the metsl of the seal 180 degrees out. Put a drywall screw in a few threads & had my pulling device. Cleaned every mating surface. including the seal as it may have mold release or oil, then used marine sealer & Correct sized scocket to tap into seated. I was lucky the side play in the top bearing/bushing was still within specs.  good luck