Re: Evinrude 1957 5.5 HP Gear Case Questions

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quote fleetwin:

I would definitely pull that powerhead and install the OEM roll pin, which is probably stainless, replace the oring and gasket as well. Once everything is in order, go ahead and coat both sides of a new base gasket with sealer to avoid any pesky leaks.

I have new a drive shaft o-ring and seal but I don’t have to remove the powerhead (its not installed yet) -just drop the lower unit to get at that roll pin. I asked the supplier if he knew if the OEM pin was stainless when I ordered the other parts. He didn’t know and the thing was like 6 bucks. I figured that since the original was half rusted away, it might not be stainless so I just used a pin that I had around.

Thanks. I’ll order the OEM pin or get a 3/32 x 5/8 stainless roll pin from a fastener supplier. Getting what was left of the old pin out without doing any damage was one of the worst parts of the whole job but removing the new pin I installed shouldn’t be so bad.