Lower unit

[80champ]

Hi all I have a 1980 evinrude 115 HP and noticed a cream color oil coming out under the prop area. My ? is how hard is it to replace the prop shaft seals.Also the oil in the lower unit is the same color now and I just changed it .Owell.

[Bassmeister]

Try calling Eddie Pope, 423-336-5618 He is the guru on these cases!!

[80champ]

When do you think it would be a good time to call.And thank's!!!

[gearcaseman]

You may call anytime, I'll try to help. The Propshaft seals are not hard to replace, but it can be a very tedious job at times. First, you have to remove the rear bearing carrier, which can be a bear sometimes, since we're talking about a 28 year old motor. Once out, you have 5 "O" rings to replace as well. Make sure everything is spic and span clean before reinstalling the carrier. You'll need 2 guide pins to install the carrier, 2 pieces of all thread rod, 1/4" fine thread will work. Just screw them in to the retainer plate @ 3 turns and you're in business. Carefully tap the carrier back in with the rods 180 degrees apart, then install 2 of your 1/4" bolts snug but not tight. Take out the rods and install the other 2 bolts, and tighten all 4 evenly. You can use some sealant on these bolts to help the process as well. Use grease on the large "O" ring.

[80champ]

Thankyou again for all your help over the phone. .As you said if I have any more questions I wont hesatate to call. Thank's again

[gearcaseman]

You're welcome, nice talking with you.

[Bassmeister]

Damn, I need an emoticon of smiley rubbing his hands together......... anticipating another rubber check!!!!

[98Ranger461]

Eddie helped me out awhole lot too. Thanks again Eddie. I still havent ran the boat since I put the lower unit back on....I took apart my control box and found my shifter linkage cable is broke. Thanks again Joe

[80champ]

Do happen to know the prop nut torque on a 1980 115 evinrude???

[gearcaseman]

Thanks fellas! I.M. sent on the torque for prop! Hey Mike, You keep throwing out compliments and I'll have to start paying you like I do Fred, Fresh,copier machine 20 dollar bills ( cash talks you know! )

[Bassmeister]

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Only iffen ya print BOTH sides!!!!

[80champ]

Yea I fixed it she don't leak any more . Thanks all

[gearcaseman]

Good work!

[Bassmeister]

Good job!!! both of ya!!!