1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

**Haysc** · September 24th, 2011, 10:02 AM

should this amount of water concern me coming from the LE .. the LE is tight the water is just coming out of a small gap I assume ..also if you notice there is a hole at the very back that water is shooting from ...

**Haysc** · September 24th, 2011, 10:24 AM

http://static.photobucket.com/player.../VIDEO0014.mp4

**wilde1j** · September 24th, 2011, 02:23 PM

I've not seen that much water coming from the lu/midsection parting line before. Did you tighten the bolts?

**Haysc** · September 24th, 2011, 03:31 PM

the bolts seem to be tight the local mechanic worked on it

**Haysc** · September 25th, 2011, 08:26 AM

just went out and confirmed the bolts are tight .. question- can I loosen the bolts slightly and use some gasket maker then tighten them back up without risking throwing any linkages outta wack?

**wilde1j** · September 25th, 2011, 01:59 PM

The mating surfaces have been really beaten up or are severely corroded. A tight seal isn't needed, but leakage like you have will result is more metal erosion.

**Haysc** · September 25th, 2011, 08:05 PM

so should I leave it alone or try the gasket maker?

**losnbama** · September 25th, 2011, 08:33 PM

try anything but dont run it like that!

**Haysc** · September 27th, 2011, 07:50 AM

planning on picking up some gasket maker tonight.. question tho just in case i have to mess w the shift rod whats the right height. i saw this measurment on the forum (1977-81 - 50 and 55 manual start model in neutral (S) 16-23/32” (L) 21-23/32”) i have an electric start does that matter?

**Haysc** · September 27th, 2011, 09:10 PM

bump

**Haysc** · October 1st, 2011, 08:54 AM

http://static.photobucket.com/player.../VIDEO0016.mp4 most of the leaking is gone .. I see one tiny spot but don't think it'll be an issue ..

**Haysc** · October 1st, 2011, 08:59 AM

http://static.photobucket.com/player.../VIDEO0017.mp4

**Haysc** · October 1st, 2011, 09:00 AM

http://static.photobucket.com/player.../VIDEO0018.mp4

**Haysc** · October 1st, 2011, 09:02 AM

let it run about 15 mins and could hold my hand on the motor for 10 seconds so I think its cooling ok

**Haysc** · October 11th, 2011, 08:49 PM

http://static.photobucket.com/player.../VIDEO0020.mp4

new video ..see or hear anything bad?

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