1959 Model 5518 drive shaft needed

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Any one know were I can get a new drive shaft for a 1959 Evinrude model 5518 5.5hp. Just got my hands on it and went to replace the impeller. The drive shaft has a lot of wear and the seal support pin is ground flush with the shaft any suggestions? Thanks
 
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Re: 1959 Model 5518 drive shaft needed

Urban Legend said:
Any one know were I can get a new drive shaft for a 1959 Evinrude model 5518 5.5hp. Just got my hands on it and went to replace the impeller. The drive shaft has a lot of wear and the seal support pin is ground flush with the shaft any suggestions? Thanks
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Well, the pin is the least of your worries, simply put in a new one. Where is the wear on the shaft? If at the oil seal, you probably need to replace it. They always wear a bit where they drive against the lower shaft coupling, which is not a problem unless it is real severe. I have a couple (used), if you are interested send me a PM.
 
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Re: 1959 Model 5518 drive shaft needed

A machine shop can also build it up again.

I find that most 5.5 LU's still leak even after a new seal kit is installed. On mine I just make sure the oil is changed regularly and they've given me no problems.
 
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Re: 1959 Model 5518 drive shaft needed

Thanks for the reply would any one have an exploded view of the upper drive shaft components? 303261 pin 303327 retainer I have the spring Have carbon seal 303347 o-ring 303356 plate and 303355 gasket are these right for a 5518 rude 5.5hp
 
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Re: 1959 Model 5518 drive shaft needed

One is small pic.
 

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