prop shaft

[dennis smith]

ok here goes i need the part no. for a prop shaft to fit a 1978 85 hp. evinrude v4 as of today as i cranked my boat for the first time this year after i hit some thing last nov. put new prop on and thought i would go cruising this weekend but seen oil running out the lower and the shaft is bent.also can anyone tell me if i can take the shaft out<br />with out removing the lower unit i have a seloc book but it only shows how to rebuild the lower no real details on the prop shaft its self im new to this boating stuff and u guys seem to have it down. help !! thanx <br />

 

[Dhadley]

Re: prop shaft

Sorry. You gotta take it off and you'll need a puller and shim gauge along with the manual.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[dennis smith]

Re: prop shaft

does any one know the part number to this prop shaft thanx i need it

 

[alcan]

Re: prop shaft

Hello DRS<br /> The part # is, 387818 prop shaft.

 

[dennis smith]

Re: prop shaft

does any of you boat guys know what other lower units fit my motor ive been told some 3 cylinder and even 6 cylindres can fit<br />have seen quite a few used ones for sale but dont know exactly what fit or should i stick with finding a prop shaft for my lower as its great except for the bent prop shaft <br />i believe i could set it up scared to even <br />get a price from a dealer if they charge any where what a rebuilt lower cost plese help i need to get back in the water with this thing lol thanx guys yall are great

 

[dennis smith]

Re: prop shaft

ive also had had 3 different people give me different part no. for the shaft they are 387818+380809+384307 the last 2 were trying to sell them to me. the first i got from this great page hope im not asking to many questions as im new to this boat stuff <br />but learned real quick boating on a budget aint easy lol

 

[alcan]

Re: prop shaft

Hi DRS<br /> I rechecked that number it is correct. I should have told you my books arn't current. Sometimes these part #s are superseded. A good parts person should have no problem with them. Sorry to hear of your trouble. I am currently repairing a bent prop shaft on a motor I picked up a few weeks ago. I figure about $400. in parts. This will include having the prop repaired. If you repair your unit at least you'll know what you have. If you buy a junker it might be good then it might not.

 

[dennis smith]

Re: prop shaft

thanx a bunch alcan guess ill give it a try after i find the right shaft i figure if i can set a car rear end this wont be to hard and i got my seloc book and i gotta find me a parts no. book to.all replies are appreciated <br />thanx a bunch <br />DRS

 

[Hooty]

Re: prop shaft

DRS,<br />Ken Cook Publications probably has the owner's , shop and parts manual for that engine. The neat thing about the parts manual is it has all the exploded views of everthing.<br />Your browser should be able to find Ken Cook's web sight. If not, lemme know.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />hooty