1978 Evinrude 25 HP

kerryb

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Backing up, hit rocks. Doesn't go into gear now. forward or reverse. Looked for shear pin, but found none. Help
 

kbait

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Re: 1978 Evinrude 25 HP

Spin the prop while in gear and look at the propshaft. If it doesn't rotate w/prop, you spun your prop hub. If propshaft spins, remove lower unit and post back
 

restornator

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Re: 1978 Evinrude 25 HP

replace the missing shear pin = problem solved
 

kerryb

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Re: 1978 Evinrude 25 HP

prop shaft turns with prop. Should I remove the lower unit from under the engine or where it is connected half way down??? I am doing this slowly, as I only have one arm and hand to work with at this time. Thanks to all that responded. Worked at one time for a chief Petty Officer, never made it that far E-4.
 

kbait

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Re: 1978 Evinrude 25 HP

Where it's connected 1/2 way down. You gummed up the lower unit somehow, or wrecked the splines on the drive shaft where it connects to the powerhead, which will be evident upon removal.
 
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