Re: Evinrude 7516 7.5 hp Fleetwin shock absorber

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January 25, 2017 at 11:06 pm #51740
david-bartlett
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    quote Buccaneer:

    Thanks guys. If the spring is broken, would it readily slip if one end
    is put in a vise and the other end turned?
    Will try compressing it tomorrow.

    Buc,

    These shock absorbers might have moved easier when they were new but they are now 50+ years old and most of the units I have seen are quite stiff.

    If the surface above it is worn I would squeeze it and then weld it and then use a brass pin like Ben said.