68 evinrude sportwin gearcase question.

[Brokenrod]

Hi.
Long time lurker, first time poster. I have a question. My friend has a 1968 evinrude sportwin. If i remove the 6 screws holding on the lower gearcase, can i jst drop the case without having linkages, bearings, and shafts to worry about? The reason i ask is that the screw on the port side, farthest from the prop is snapped off. if i can remove the housing, i can grab the screw? We started to try an extractor, but my friend (no kidding) punched and drilled off center. any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[F_R]

Re: 68 evinrude sportwin gearcase question.

After the gearcase drops down a bit, you can get in there and remove a bolt from the shift rod connector. Then it will come on down and away.

 

[Brokenrod]

Re: 68 evinrude sportwin gearcase question.

Just to confirm... I'm talking about the lower case that splits the propshaft. the part with the skeg plate.

 

[Daviet]

Re: 68 evinrude sportwin gearcase question.

As F_R said, the best way would be to remove the lower unit, and then you can turn it upside down and remove the skeg to to your repairs.

 

[Brokenrod]

Re: 68 evinrude sportwin gearcase question.

OK. Gotcha. I wasn't sure if i had to drop the lower unit or not. Thanks guys.