1956 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp Crank Play

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  • November 30, 2020 at 10:13 pm #224010
    OMCJoe
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      Hey Guys, it’s been a little while but I got the lower unit off today and pulled the shock absorber out. It measured in right at 6-11/16″ so sounds like it is still good…. I didn’t see any wear on the bearing plate either. It seems the general consensus would be to weld it anyway as a preventative step. Is this correct?

      If so, I have access to a TIG welder so should be no problem. Are there any tips or articles out there on how to do it? Seems fairly straight forward, just run a small bead around the circumference at the parting line of the two halves?

      December 1, 2020 at 7:21 am #224012
      David Bartlett
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        OMCJoe wrote:

        Hey Guys, it’s been a little while but I got the lower unit off today and pulled the shock absorber out. It measured in right at 6-11/16″ so sounds like it is still good…. I didn’t see any wear on the bearing plate either. It seems the general consensus would be to weld it anyway as a preventative step. Is this correct?

        If so, I have access to a TIG welder so should be no problem. Are there any tips or articles out there on how to do it? Seems fairly straight forward, just run a small bead around the circumference at the parting line of the two halves?

        Joe,

        No need to weld all the way around. Just tack it in a few places.

        David Bartlett
        Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter

        "I don't fully understand everything I know!"

        December 1, 2020 at 11:52 am #224035
        Mumbles
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          Being a ’56, your motor might have an early brass 303356 plate in it, which tend to wear out over time. Best to install a later stainless one used thru ’79.

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