slip clutch on 1990 40 hp evinrude?

fastboat1990

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My grandmothers boat has been sitting for a while. Got it running good again. Cleaned carbs etc. Took it out for some fishing and was racing my father in laws boat to go run some trot lines. All of a sudden the boat sounded like it went into neutral and we pretty much lost all forward thrust. I know that it needs a new slip clutch. I was wondering how difficult the repair is. I'm very mechanically inclined and do all my repair and maintenance on everything that I own.
 

Daviet

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Re: slip clutch on 1990 40 hp evinrude?

I agree, it sounds like you spun the prop hub.
 

boobie

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Re: slip clutch on 1990 40 hp evinrude?

Daviet, where have you been ??
 

boobie

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Re: slip clutch on 1990 40 hp evinrude?

Agree with the spun prop. Take it to a prop shop and have it checked. They can replace the hub if needed.
 
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