1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

[Haysc]

should this amount of water concern me coming from the LE .. the LE is tight the water is just coming out of a small gap I assume ..also if you notice there is a hole at the very back that water is shooting from ...

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

[video]http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid1190.photobucket.com/albums/z458/haysch/VIDEO0014.mp4[/video]

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

I've not seen that much water coming from the lu/midsection parting line before. Did you tighten the bolts?

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

the bolts seem to be tight the local mechanic worked on it

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

just went out and confirmed the bolts are tight .. question- can I loosen the bolts slightly and use some gasket maker then tighten them back up without risking throwing any linkages outta wack?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

The mating surfaces have been really beaten up or are severely corroded. A tight seal isn't needed, but leakage like you have will result is more metal erosion.

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

so should I leave it alone or try the gasket maker?

 

[losnbama]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

try anything but dont run it like that!

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

planning on picking up some gasket maker tonight.. question tho just in case i have to mess w the shift rod whats the right height. i saw this measurment on the forum (1977-81 - 50 and 55 manual start model in neutral (S) 16-23/32? (L) 21-23/32?) i have an electric start does that matter?

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

bump

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

http://static.photobucket.com/playe...tobucket.com/albums/z458/haysch/VIDEO0016.mp4 most of the leaking is gone .. I see one tiny spot but don't think it'll be an issue ..

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

http://static.photobucket.com/playe...tobucket.com/albums/z458/haysch/VIDEO0017.mp4

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

http://static.photobucket.com/playe...tobucket.com/albums/z458/haysch/VIDEO0018.mp4

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

let it run about 15 mins and could hold my hand on the motor for 10 seconds so I think its cooling ok

 

[Haysc]

Re: 1979 evinrude 55 video . leaking lower end

http://static.photobucket.com/playe...tobucket.com/albums/z458/haysch/VIDEO0020.mp4

new video ..see or hear anything bad?