Help with 1982 Evinrude 75hp driveshaft.

[norcalauto]

I have a 1982 75 hp evinrude model number E75ERLCNB. I failed a pressure test in the lower unit and decided to replace all the seals. When I pulled the water pump and driveshaft bearing carrier I found that my driveshaft was extremely pitted and rusted so the new seals would not seal. I ended up buying a new driveshaft. Now I need to shim the new driveshaft.. I cannot find a part number anywhere for the shim guage bar for this outboard. Can anyone please help me with this info??

 

[norcalauto]

Anybody?? Help. I'm desperate....lol

 

[Chinewalker]

Would probably be cheaper to have a tech set the gears for you, then you can complete your reassembly.

 

[norcalauto]

The only place locally said he does it by feel. Lol.

 

[boobie]

Have you tried E-Bay or Craigs List ?? Where you located at ??

 

[norcalauto]

What I'm looking for probably exists on eBay but I do not have a part number for the shim gauge bar for this engine

 

[Faztbullet]

You need the tool along with the gauge bar.....usually a dealer has these.

 

[norcalauto]

I found a special tool I can use but have no idea what size bar or part number.

 

[boobie]

If you're going to do this yourself you better get an OMC Factory Service Manual.

 

[norcalauto]

Got the service manual and ended up buying all special tools. When measuring the driveshaft shim it shows that I need .002 of shim. The smallest shim I can find is .003 because the .002 is obsolete since it is such a minor difference do you think it will cause any problems. I've heard from a few people that it'll be absolutely fine but they are people I don't really trust well. LOL

 

[racerone]

Can you make that shim ??------Or can you calculate the amount the lower unit shrinks /expands in cold / warm water ?.-----Are you 100% sure a 0.002" shim is what you need ?