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May 24, 2024 at 2:07 pm #287950
Bob Wight
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    You can usually remove that cap piece at the back of the gearhead by inserting a small punch through the front end of the gearhead and tapping the cap piece out the back.   Then you can access the seal for removal and replacement.

    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
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