Recent content by LeeinOH

I'm planning on getting her in the water in a few weeks. Got the boat off of the trailer so I could go weigh it yesterday. Made new bunks and will carpet them today. After that comes the trailer plate, state watercraft sticker and a battery, then test the motor in a can. After that, she gets...

Got the motor back together with no problem. All the parts fit correctly. Thanks for all the help, couldn't have done it without you all. :beer:

Found explosion drawings on marineengine.com. The 40 HP does NOT use a lower or center gasket while the 75 HP DOES. Seems odd, but OK :mrgreen: Put the extension and extension adapter (with new o-rings) back on. Thinking I should replace the two lower water pump seals even though they do...

Thank you perchjerker. If the rest of the parts come in tomorrow I can get the lower back together and reinstalled. I'll definitely try the grease on the roller bearings first. Isn't there supposed to be a gasket under the lower wear plate on the water pump???? There was't one when I...

Got a new water pump seal and o-rings for the driveshaft gallery... total...$ 7.41. The rest of the parts should be in tomorrow.

Ordered a complete lower seal kit. I did scratch on the housing thinking the oil drain/level seals had stuck, but there were none. Ordered those as well. Could not get a complete water pump, so I ordered the impeller and I'll head to the local bearing supply house for the new upper seal on...

I found this while searching on the Google... https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMC-Evinrude-Johnson-Premium-Blend-Gear-Lube-775608-16-Oz-Electric-Shift-ONLY-/172115351020

Thanks Steve... I'll check with the dealer as well. You guys are savin' my butt left and right :beer:

Thank you Pappy... will do. Planning on going to the local shop this week.. I figured for a factory dealership, I'd get hosed on parts. Surprisingly, their prices were not out of line with what I saw on the interweb. And the dealer was more than helpful. I think the water pump was $35...

Thanks perchjerker... after further examination, there are NO seals on the oil plugs whatsoever. More o-rings to buy. Did not think of this. Prop shaft seal looks good. This model doesn't have a shift shaft, and what the heck is a spaghetti seal.... I'm guessing it's similar to a labyrinth...

When I drained the 50/50 oil/water mix, I decided to investigate further.... Upon removing the bearing/seal assembly, the seal appeared good, but the o-ring on the OD of the assy looks flat... it's getting replaced as well as the seal I finally figured out how to dismantle the rest of the...

I think I'll drain the lower today and see if there's and water or metal in the oil.

I've just got to find a way to make it clear again.

It seemed to run well when I fired it up (Pull rope too... still don't have a battery for it). I sprayed a little WD-40 in the cylinders and put in new plugs, fresh fuel and it started on the second pull :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Found a great youtube video on replacing the water pump...

Thanks so much for the information Pappy. What is a good source for the parts???