Reply To: SOLVED – 1957 RDE-19 35hp. Belly pan / exhaust cover.

[Bob Wight]

Yes, it would be best to remove the belly pan to remove the exhaust cover.    The belly pan is easily removed with just a few screws holding it in place.   Note that exhaust cover screws are sometime notorious for being stuck and difficult to remove so go easy and don’t be afraid to apply some heat to the screws if they don’t back out easily.

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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