[conimicut1]

I recently got a 60s 6HP evinrude from my father. He maintained it pretty well when he used it years ago, but then let it sit for a few years. When I got it from him it was very hard to pull on the starter. I thought the pistons might be rusted, i put some rust breaker solution in the chambers, let it sit for a few days , no change. So I thought it could be either the gears or the motor and separated them. I also noted it was hard to shift into forward before separating. When the motor is separated, no problem turning it over, so problem is in gears. I can turn the prop by hand but it is stiff. I opened the fill screw, very little oil came out! The motor was probably run a little (4-5 hrs total) a few years back and I remember it shifted a little hard, so I assume oil was low then too.OK, thats the problem. I'm ready to disassemble the gearcase if I have to, but am asking is it necessary and what should I do before I get started. Should I fill the gearcase first and try that? But then where did all the lube go? I know I should change the water pump. Is there a gear rebuild kit that comes with all the seals bearings and water pump? Who should I buy it from? I mean it a 60s motor, I don't want to start spending 100s if my outlook is poor. it always ran great 10 years ago when it was used alot.What would you do? Also any reassembly tips.Thanks

[Walker]

Pull the waterpump off first and see if its any easier to turn.

[alcan]

These little motors are dandies, well worth the repair. The lower units are fairly simple and easy to repair. A good cleaning and replace the seals should set things stright. Get a manual.