Evinrude 1971 50HP 50173S cracked starter bolt

lucas20fw

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I recently discovered that my newly purchased Evinrude has a cracked "bolt hole." It is the small bolt to the "front" of the motor (not the large 2 side bolts). It appears that it was once over tightened and cracked half of the hole off from the casting. I was wondering if anyone else encountered this problem and how was it over come. I know it appears that the other two are the ones that are critical and that this bolt simply prevents the starter from moving. Thanks for any help.
 

ezeke

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Re: Evinrude 1971 50HP 50173S cracked starter bolt

Maybe a longer bolt might work?
 

phatmanmike

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Re: Evinrude 1971 50HP 50173S cracked starter bolt

remove bolt, fill hole with marine tex, rethread hole with tap, reinstall new bolt, go fishing<br /><br />in that order
 
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