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July 9, 2024 at 9:43 pm #289007
I am working on a 1946-1947 Evirnrude Ranger 1.1 ho 4407. It is in great shape except the skeg is broken and I am trying to find a replacement for it. If you know of a parts motor that I could get a good keg (lower unit from) please let me know. I understand that the Elto 1940 1941 Pal is also the proper fit. Thanks for any help here. Paul Hastings
July 9, 2024 at 11:26 pm #289010how bad is it ? trashed ? .. partly broken. ?…they can be welded
I have even used JB weld (10$) instead of a 300$ weld job for a small section of skeg on 75 hp ETEC .
the asking price was so ridiculous I got creative.
sanded and spray paint finished with Etec Blue ……. certainly good enough for me
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July 10, 2024 at 10:34 am #289016My apologies. My title should have read skeg not skews. (auto correction got me). I believe the part number for this gear housing which is part of the skeg is 195 587. Thanks so much. I have thought about taking it to an aluminum welder but I imagine it would be very very expensive
July 10, 2024 at 11:15 am #289018if the housing is not cracked you can fix it with JB weld.
just dont rest the engine on the tip you fixed or hit…rocks ! paint it silver
nobody will know but you
I used a flat blade . I clamped a drywall spatula (6 inch) wipe with oil and worked the top side to shape the skeg.
just clean the ragged edge with carb cleaner to help adhesion of the jb
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July 10, 2024 at 11:29 am #289023Thanks so much for the repair help with JB weld. The problem I have with this method is that I do not have the broken off part of the skeg. I was thinking about trying to cut off the skeg at the base and cut out a whole new piece and shape it and then having it welded on. ??????
July 10, 2024 at 11:38 am #289024If you live in an urban area, there probably are several weldeing shops that work with aluminum. One or more may be willing to repair the ske on a one off cash money basis. It can be done, You may expect to finish job with file and sand paper to get finish and profile.
Finding a replacement part for an 80 year old outboard that may not have been common and for a part that may have been a frequently damaged component may take some doing,
JB Weld probably is not suitable for repair of a broken off and missing portion of skeg.
July 10, 2024 at 11:38 am #289025I did not have the broken section on my 75hp….I just reshaped the JB weld… used a grinder to shape it.
then used a sander to smooth out and match the surface. much like finishing plaster on a wall with 100 grit paper.
welding of course is the best but for just 10-20$ of JB weld it worked for me so…. if you are handy with such work try it
up to you
wasn’t perfect for purist but it came out fine and rock sold
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July 10, 2024 at 2:59 pm #289030If I can not find a parts motor then I will either JB weld or I would at least like to get a quote to have one welded at a shop. What I would love to have is a paper tracing of this piece. I believe it is 195.587 in the parts manual. If someone could trace this piece I would be really grateful. Thanks for you help
July 10, 2024 at 5:08 pm #289033just use that picture you posted and adjust it to size on powerpoint
takesa few tries but you can get a good match
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July 10, 2024 at 5:28 pm #289034Also check your local prop shop. They weld aluminum props all the time and may do skegs.
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