1955 Scott Atwater….different sound when in gear

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  • December 15, 2015 at 6:19 pm #28659
    Mumbles
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      Great picture Wedgie!

      What’s the story on that one? 😯

      December 15, 2015 at 9:20 pm #28664
      jim-moffatt
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        I have had several scotts with your gearcase. The noise typically comes from the meshing of the large prop-shaft gear with the 2 mounted on the drive shaft.
        THe simplest solution that has worked for me is t o run it full speed in forward for a while. That may be all it needs. If that doesnt work you can install a second gasket for the gearcase cap. The originals were made in 2 thicknesses.

        December 16, 2015 at 1:32 am #28672
        wedgie
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          quote Mumbles:

          Great picture Wedgie!

          What’s the story on that one? 😯

          Can’t remember exactly (crs) . I have 4 of the "blue egg" 5hp motors here that were acquired from different sources. Here is a shot of the top of the driveshaft. Something stopped abruptly. Maybe not freeze damage after all.

          Not to hijack this thread, but I got one runner out of the 4, and would have a possible second runner if impellers were cheap.

          What I didn’t notice when I got the runner going was that it had the wrong prop 😳 . When I put it in forward on its sea trial, it went backwards because the prop was for a direct drive motor.I didn’t run it for long as it lugged too 🙄 .

          I think Laings has gaskets for these motors http://www.laingsoutboards.com/


          December 16, 2015 at 6:15 am #28684
          Anonymous

            I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but when I checked the lower unit, there was about 3 or 4 ounces of water, and no oil. I filled the lower with lubriplate, and, weather permitting, will start it again tomorrow. 😳 😳

            Jim

            December 16, 2015 at 10:34 pm #28700
            kevinrude
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              That driveshaft looks like a pleated skirt doing the twist!!!!!!!

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