1958 10hp Evinrude

[zzzhondazzz]

i got an 1958 10hp evinrude that needs a driveshaft, pinion gear and gaskets plese help me find!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

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[jbjennings]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

If it were me I'd bid on a whole new lower unit on ebay. You'd get it cheaper than buying individual parts, and if your clutch dog and gears are good, you have them as "insurance" if the one you get is bad. It's hard to find a good shaft, but I think they're about 65 or 75 dollars at laing's. Their's will be usable, however, you never can tell about the one in the lower unit on ebay. I'd still go with a whole used one on ebay, though. Or better yet, place a free ad on aomci. Those guys will FIX YOU UP!
Good luck,
JBJ

 

[F_R]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

Reading between the lines here, do you need a drive shaft and pinion gear because of wear in the bushing right above the pinion? A new shaft and gear will destruct too, if the bushing is worn out. Those parts wear out quickly if it is run with water in the gearcase.

 

[zzzhondazzz]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

thanks for all the help.
F_R that is the problem with the drive shaft and pinion gear along with the bushing are all messed up can i get that bushing out or should i machine it, it looks like 2 pieces???

 

[F_R]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

I think it is cast into the housing--not removeable

 

[zzzhondazzz]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

so what should i do buy a lower unit???

 

[F_R]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

Yep.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1958 10hp Evinrude

I have a '58 10 hp LU on my bench right now with that bushing shot (actually I think 2 of them!). Yep, you need a new LU housing. I have heard that a machine shop can change it but it costs a fortune. Too bad. And that pinion gear is worth around $130 at the dealer. Get a used LU is your best bet. Also as an FYI, the LU in 58 is a lot wimpier than the 57's and earlier and tended to be a crappy LU.