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October 18, 2025 at 12:00 am #300717
Bob Wight
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    I used a 5/16″ Starrett punch to knock out the bushing on my ’56 30hp and a couple other motors before I finally bought the OMC tool.  A length of 5/16″ steel rod would also work.  And yes, a little heat won’t hurt.

    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."