Hello,
This is my first post to the forum, I just found it today. I have a question about removing the propeller shaft from a 1986 Evirude 140 hp Outboard. It's a v-4 with a 20" shaft. I am replacing all of the lower unit seals and bearings after I saw a leak in the shaft seal with some water in the oil. I have already rebuilt the powerhead and it works great. The prop spun without any indication of binding or being seized. I have the manual and have already taken the bearing carrier out and am trying to pull the propeller shaft out along with the shift rod at the same time. This is what the manual says to do. Neither one wil come out, but they will slide back and forth and seem to be hitting something that prevents the shaft from coming out. Is there something I have missed? the parts I have removed seem to be in fairly good condition with only a small amount of corrosion on the bottom of one gear. Thanks for your help.
This is my first post to the forum, I just found it today. I have a question about removing the propeller shaft from a 1986 Evirude 140 hp Outboard. It's a v-4 with a 20" shaft. I am replacing all of the lower unit seals and bearings after I saw a leak in the shaft seal with some water in the oil. I have already rebuilt the powerhead and it works great. The prop spun without any indication of binding or being seized. I have the manual and have already taken the bearing carrier out and am trying to pull the propeller shaft out along with the shift rod at the same time. This is what the manual says to do. Neither one wil come out, but they will slide back and forth and seem to be hitting something that prevents the shaft from coming out. Is there something I have missed? the parts I have removed seem to be in fairly good condition with only a small amount of corrosion on the bottom of one gear. Thanks for your help.