Solved – Can’t drop lower gear case 1957 RDE-19

[JACQUES]

now the work begins.  Try to do a compression test before spending big$$$… if ok and near equal… onward to electricals

you will need the pull the flywheel inspect coils for severe cracks, replace both coils & condensers…..  points may be ok if burnished and cleaned.  new plug wires  7mm metallic strand wires  only  etc.. etc..

great great hobby and lots of help here  to bring it back to life ( dump gear case oil check for water ingress.  refill.   some seals may be leaking  pull the prop check for mono wound up on the propr shaft destroying the seal.. resealing is tricky but after a few it is ok. Some folks just  change oil mid season if the leak is not to bad.  Pressure testing  with soapy water will locate the leak in one of 3 places  usually   #1 prop shaft seal    #2   shift rod seal      #3   driveshaft seal under the water pump.

Bing Videos

 

the johnson manual I linked  contains all you needto service  it  plus utubes galore  to help out.

 

for parts.. select your model

1957 Johnson Evinrude 35 hp Outboard Parts by Model Number

 

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[Don]

I’m confused, just which bolts/screws did you remove??  You mention six bolts “at the bottom of the gearcase bullet”.  I sure hope I have misunderstood.  Removing those screws along with the shift linkage thru screw will allow the skeg to come off the gearcase, something you sure don’t want to do.

I’m hoping you have been able to remove the gearcase assembly and that I have misunderstood.  D

[Ghost_n_the_shell]

Don wrote:

I’m confused, just which bolts/screws did you remove??  You mention six bolts “at the bottom of the gearcase bullet”.  I sure hope I have misunderstood.  Removing those screws along with the shift linkage thru screw will allow the skeg to come off the gearcase, something you sure don’t want to do.

I’m hoping you have been able to remove the gearcase assembly and that I have misunderstood.  D

Sorry, no it’s all good! It wasn’t the skeg / bullet.
I removed the 6 bolts, the bottom bolt in the brass coupler to release the rod, and the large through bolt at the rear.

I will be taking apart the skeg if I have good compression. Soaking the cylinders now, as they are seized.

 

[JACQUES]

I will be taking apart the skeg if I have good compression. ^

if gc compression is ok    no water….  suggest you do not open it    replace oil only

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[Ghost_n_the_shell]

JACQUES wrote:

I will be taking apart the skeg if I have good compression. ^

if gc compression is ok    no water….  suggest you do not open it    replace oil only

I had a shot glass or so of pure water in my lower gear case. I’ve got a seal kit on the way to redo it.

[JACQUES]

see several utubes and johnson service manual  !!!     redo pressure  test after assembly !!

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[JOSEPH BRINCAT]

It’s often said that “nothing succeeds like success”

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