Water coming out of shift handle lever

[DrummermanBob]

I have a 58 Johnson FD-12 and I noticed water coming out from around the shift handle lever. Not a lot but was surprised to see it. Any idea why this is happening?

[Bob Wight]

There is an O-ring on the shift shaft that is probably worn out.   The hole in the housing that the shift shaft passes through also gets worn/wallowed out a bit with time causing leakage.   Another member posted here one time with a fix for the worn out hole problem by epoxying in a section of thin brass tubing into the hole.   Mumbles or Tubs?

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[DrummermanBob]

Thanks for your reply. I see that o-ring on the parts drawing. Do I have to pull the power head to replace it? Assuming that shaft will rust if not taken care of.

[Buccaneer]

On a 1954  7.5 hp Evinrude Fleetwin, I used per my notes…..
Fixed shifter bushing with 15/32 x .014 brass tubing

Not sure if all shifters of that era used the same size shifter shaft.

 

Prepare to be boarded!

[Bob Wight]

Yes, you have to pull the powerhead to access the shift linkage and remove the shifter handle.   I just finished a resto job on and FD-12.   Here’s what the linkage looks like after you pull the powerhead.   Bend the locking tab down, remove the bolt and pull the shift handle out.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

[DrummermanBob]

Thanks Bob!

[Tubs]

Your motors look better on the inside
that mine do on the outside.
.

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[Mumbles]

It’s a fairly easy fix using a short length of brass tubing obtained from a hobby store.

I’ll post some photos of the procedure later on today once I resize them.

 

[DrummermanBob]

Thanks!

[Bob Wight]

As long as you have the powerhead pulled off, you might as well replace the O-ring in the carbon seal as part of the lower crankshaft seal assembly.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

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