Shoulder washer

[skanders01]

Does anyone have any idea why OMC part #0303356 (parts book calls it a plate; I would call it a shoulder washer) that basically supports a washer that is up against the bottom of the crankshaft, should cost almost $50?? Material seems to be brass but maybe it is made of gold! I would bet a machine shop would custom make one for not too much more than that….and I bet the next several would be much less expensive! Anyone else out there need this part? Or have one for sale for less that $50? The part likely fits several motors, but my need is for a CD-11. Any feedback is welcome.

Thanks,

Kyle Anderson
Trempeleau, WI
skanders@triwest.net
920-764-0501

[frankr]

Actually the new ones are made of stainless steel. Harder to machine but not $50 hard

[chris-p]

Kyle,

I can add it to your order if you want. Ill throw one in for you, how about that deal!

[skanders01]

if you think you could sell it for $50 I’d say you were being too charitable! If you value it for what it is, I’m not one to look a gift horse in the mouth. That would be great! Thanks. Maybe I can return the favor some day.

The previous comment about them now being stainless steel makes sense. The one I need to replace is more than half worn through from the hard rubber/plastic seal it contacts below and the other one shows significant wear.

Kyle Anderson
Trempeleau, WI
skanders@triwest.net
920-764-0501

[frankr]

Actually, there was a service bulletin back in the day, telling dealers to replace the brass washer with the stainless one whenever they had one apart for service. I guess a lot of dealers didn’t pay attention because a lot of brass ones still show up.

[chris-p]

You can get them on ebay for 10 bucks or so, but I have a spare I can send you now worries.

[Mumbles]

I make ’em!

It’s a bit time consuming but a whole lot cheaper than having to buy one! 😉

[chris-p]

I imagine if you found 2 washers of appropriate size, you could make one by simply tacking them together, for those without the use of a lathe.

[Mumbles]

The problem is they have the shoulder on them to hold the cork gasket in place but it might be possible.

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