Looking for help finding skews (lower unit ) for Evinrude 1940 to 1947

[paulde51]

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

[crosbyman]

how 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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[paulde51]

My 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

[crosbyman]

if 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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[paulde51]

Thanks 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.  ??????

[green-thumbs]

If 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.

[crosbyman]

I 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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[paulde51]

If 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

[crosbyman]

just 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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[oldlure]

Also check your local prop shop. They weld aluminum props all the time and may do skegs.

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