'88 Evinrude 40hp – mechanic recommendations?

  • Joe
    Posts: 29
    July 6, 2015 at 3:15 pm #1553426

    Anyone have recommendations for local guys that work on older outboards?

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    ssperch
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 175
    July 6, 2015 at 3:31 pm #1553434

    Is that lower unit oil coming up and through the gap between the mid and lower sections?

    If so, you may be able to replace the upper seals on the lower unit cheap yourself. Its a pretty simple job. Just drop the lower unit, pull the water pump off, and then you will just about have access to the seals.

    Here is a youtube video of how to do it if you decide to take a look. I would think Evinrudes are a similar design.

    Joe
    Posts: 29
    July 6, 2015 at 3:43 pm #1553437

    I don’t know if that’s lower unit or 2-stroke oil. It is coming out of the gap where the lower unit and midsection connects. I took the anode off to get a better picture of where the leak is. I don’t know much about outboards.

    Joe
    Posts: 29
    July 6, 2015 at 3:53 pm #1553444

    Zooks- yes, I’ve used robbinsdale a few times in the past. they’re reasonable!

    iowa_josh
    Posts: 429
    July 6, 2015 at 10:29 pm #1553496

    Check the lower unit gear oil and see if there is water in it. Two strokes dribble a little sooty fuel/oil all the time. More so if they’re running rich but it doesn’t mean anything. The oil drain screw is the flathead screw on the bottom. That’s where you check. Just get a dribble and put the screw back in.

    What does it taste like?

    Don Miller
    Onamia
    Posts: 119
    July 7, 2015 at 8:14 am #1553530

    I know you said local but if the logistics work Prince Bait on 169 near Milaca has earned my trust on Evinrude (and Strikemaster) repair.

    Joe
    Posts: 29
    July 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm #1553616

    Draining lower unit oil after work today. Will post pick of the pan. fingers crossed it’s just partially burnt oil/gas…..

    I knew Prince’s sold boats, didnt know they worked on them. Good to know!

    Joe
    Posts: 29
    July 7, 2015 at 4:33 pm #1553633

    So here’s what I found when pulled the screw for lower unit. First spit of oil was milky/brown. There rest is good looking blue.

    Safe to run one day this weekend before I bring it in or no?

    Could I use gasket sealer on that one spot where I see it seeping out?

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    iowa_josh
    Posts: 429
    July 7, 2015 at 8:32 pm #1553653

    Put some gear lube back in there.

    Joe
    Posts: 29
    July 7, 2015 at 9:03 pm #1553657

    I refilled once it was done draining and sealed it up.

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