Greased or oiled ?

[kyron4]

I just replaced the impeller in my '56 Evinrude 3 hp. Anything in the motor that needs greased or oiled while I got it apart ? Are there any O-rings or seals anywhere that would need replaced ? -Thanks

 

[lindy46]

Re: Greased or oiled ?

Make sure you lightly grease the splines at the top of the driveshaft, and make sure the o-ring is in place there. You could pressure test the lower unit to see if there are any other leaking seals. There is a driveshaft seal and a propshaft seal, and of course, the seals on the oil drain and vent screws. The propshaft seal sometimes gets fishing line wrapped around which compromises it. If you drained the L/U oil and it wasn't milky and no water came out, you should be ok.

 

[Mas]

Re: Greased or oiled ?

Make sure you do not get any grease on the "top" of the drive shaft...only grease the splines. Otherwise a hydraulic situation could arise and you'll never get the shaft off next time!

Mas

 

[kyron4]

Re: Greased or oiled ?

I didn't see any o-ring on the drive shaft. where does it go ?

 

[Todd10]

Re: Greased or oiled ?

I didn't see any o-ring on the drive shaft. where does it go ?

the o ring should go in the slot right below the splines on the drive shaft the should be a a groove that it sits in

 

[kbait]

Re: Greased or oiled ?

Cool motor.. Check this: http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Evinrude 3 HP Lightwin Outboard Boat Motor/default.htm