How important is the "driveshaft roll pin" on a 1967 Evinrude Fisherman 6hp?
When I replaced the water pump impeller on my motor, I had to destructively remove this pin to slide the new impeller down the shaft. I didn't see any purpose for it at the time and couldn't get a replacement- but now the motor won't run well and I have read that this pin is related to maintaining the lower crankcase seal.
The motor has only been run a few minutes without the pin in place. If I take it back apart and add a new pin, should the seal be okay?
When I replaced the water pump impeller on my motor, I had to destructively remove this pin to slide the new impeller down the shaft. I didn't see any purpose for it at the time and couldn't get a replacement- but now the motor won't run well and I have read that this pin is related to maintaining the lower crankcase seal.
The motor has only been run a few minutes without the pin in place. If I take it back apart and add a new pin, should the seal be okay?