1935 Evinrude Sportsman, prop shaft seal?

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  • March 27, 2017 at 12:27 pm #6625
    davidk
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      I just got a Sportsman that I found to have a gearcase full of water. Ice, actually. Luckily the gearcase didn’t crack. Out of curiosity, I started poking around at the prop shaft seal which seems to have been some kind of layered fiber covered with a washer. Came out in pieces. Maybe I should have left that alone? (I’ve had that thought too many times).

      What were these original seals made of? What can I use as a replacement?

      March 27, 2017 at 4:21 pm #55024
      garry-in-michigan
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        All they had in 1935 was cork. There was an inner and outer ring. The surface between them was at at angle so, in theory, pushing in on the retaining ring tightened the seal. They had only limited success. This is why grease was always specified. In some cases the recess for the seal may be enlarged and a modern seal can be used. . . 🙂

        March 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm #55042
        davidk
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          Thanks, Gary. I was hoping you’d chime in! It does look like there is room for a modern seal.

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