1972 6 hp Fisherman

69 Alumacraft

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Has a cracked gear where the rewind starter grabs the flywheel. I was able to tap/ pond the roll pin out and put replacement on but I am concerned about breaking something to pound it back in. Any tricks to this? I thought about running a drill bit through the hole to make it a touch bigger and then taping it in but don't want to ruin it. All manuals etc say to tap it out but seems like it takes too much force. Maybe I should buy the correct roll pin punch? Any advice appreciated.
 

boobie

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Put something like a block of wood on the backside and hold it while tapping in the pin. Don't drill it out.
 

69 Alumacraft

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Ok will do thanks again. Boobie. Going to reseal the LU as well with my iboats kit so will probably need more advice.
 

69 Alumacraft

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I like that idea even better. Something about taking a hammer to a delicate part of 1972 outboard makes me cringe.
 

69 Alumacraft

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Used a touch of white grease and it went back in easily with tapping. Replaced the points and condensers while I had the flywheel off. It has good spark. Now on to solving the leaky LU. Got the kit from Iboats going to pull it off tomorrow. I am used to working on my 70's 25 hp Rudes this lower unit has a different shift rod attachment and aligns to the powerhead differently so we'll see how it goes. I'll probably be back so stay tuned and thanks for the help all.
 
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