Top shaft seal leaking of 1967 18hp Evinrude

[fleetwin]

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Yes, very similar indeed, just missing the slinger, unfortunately.

[Evinrude 25]

Finally got the top shaft seal out with a homemade tool! The old seal is still in great shape but I change it anyway.

[Tubs]

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I’m a lifetime member of the
“Make Your Own Tools Club”
Very creative in function
components and appearance!
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[bobw]

I think that tool clearly illustrates that “necessity is the mother of invention”.   Nice piece of work.

[Monte NZ]

Brilliant effort……well done!

[fleetwin]

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Well, you certainly put some engineering and thought into that seal puller.  Please don’t forget to check that intake passage to make sure it is clear as well.

[jeff-register]

For what it’s worth, I had a 58 J. 18hp with a leaking top seal. I used s tiny drill bit & vacuum hose to put a hole in the metsl of the seal 180 degrees out. Put a drywall screw in a few threads & had my pulling device. Cleaned every mating surface. including the seal as it may have mold release or oil, then used marine sealer & Correct sized scocket to tap into seated. I was lucky the side play in the top bearing/bushing was still within specs.  good luck

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