Evinrude 3HP folding motor

[chipster303]

I just bought a 1966 Evinrude 3HP folding motor. When I fold the lower unit, a metal piece that connects the drive shafts falls out. Is this normal? If not, how do you prevent it from falling out? Also looking for a copy of an owner’s manual for this motor and a case.
Thank you.

[frankr]

Absolutely not normal for it to fall apart. However, it has been too many years since I’ve seen one up close and personal enough to remember what might be missing.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by frankr.
• This reply was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by frankr.
• This reply was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by frankr.

[dave-bernard]

I know of 2 types one has a flange on the bottom of the coupler it uses the drive pin and washer to hold it in.
type 2 has a groove in the coupler that holds a snap ring and the drive pin to hold it on.
1 914 310 7086.

[chipster303]

Didn’t think it was right. Will have to look at it closer. Thank you Dave and frankr for your responses!

[dave-bernard]

I am looking for a lower starboard cowl with the recess for the lower unit 1 914 310 7086

[fleetwin]

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1965&hp=3&model=3602&manufacturer=Evinrude&section=Fuel+Tank+And+Motor+Cover+Group

This is the page from marineengine.com, even though it says it is for a 1965 model…
Don’t know what that part number is, but it is meaningless….Just a manufacturing number I guess…
You won’t find this new probably, so you will have to look for used stuff….
Don

[retiredoz]

It should look like this : If the lower coupler falls off, the drive pin is missing/broken. The coupler has a slot in it to permit the spring loading. The pin is made f unobtainium, according to ME..

• This reply was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by Mumbles.

[fleetwin]

I’m having the same issue with the 66 folder I am trying to resurrect. I did find one model year that called for a retainer clip….But, the OMC price for that clip is ridiculous… I need to take another look at it….

[chipster303]

Attached is a picture of my lower drive shaft. Evidently, the problem is the clip is missing. It looks like the groove the clip goes into is very shallow. I think Evinrude changed this design in later years. Mine is a 1966 model. Do you know a part number for this clip? I am trying to think of a more positive repair. so this does not happen again.
Thank you all for your responses!
Chip

• This reply was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by Mumbles.

[fleetwin]

Trying to remember where I saw this clip, perhaps it was when I used the actual BRP site for part numbers, perhaps from a different year. Will have another look tomorrow…D

[Author]

Posts