So I found out that the OEM pin that concerned me is just a 3/32 x 11/16 roll pin but it is stainless. I get a discount at the local Fastenal – my cost is 4 cents each but I had to take 3/4" long stainless pins which shouldn’t be a problem. They’ll be in Friday- No shipping charge, the guy just basically sampled me a half dozen. Base gasket is secured so at this this point the only small loose parts I have left are for the drive shaft upper seal-and some screws, at least until Friday night when I’ll have to drop the lower unit again to re-do the pin.
This motor has always been a good match for my boat, a 1960’s or early 70’s aluminum semi-v Smokercraft that I spruced up last year and fitted a new varnished Teak transom board. It’s not quite 12 feet long and narrow of beam so it’s very light and this little motor pushes it along at a good clip. So when I get the prop – and if the motor runs well, I’ll be excited to get back on the water!
