1957 7.5 lower unit bind

[bfitz]

model # 7522, 7.5 Evinrude.<br />Just resealed the lower. When I tried to turn it by hand with the driveshaft, it will bind up for about 1/2 turn, then free up, then bind, you get the idea.<br />I have a factory manual, doesn't really address this issue, I searched the forums, didn't find anything. I also took it apart again, took the gears out and tried to turn it. Same thing, it would appear to be the pinion shaft. The water pump was not installed . Any ideas? I don't remember it doing this before. Is it time for a new lower?<br />Thanks.

 

[bfitz]

Re: 1957 7.5 lower unit bind

I want to thank Chinewalker for all his help. I couldn't have done it without him......

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1957 7.5 lower unit bind

Any luck yet? Is it exactly 1/2 turn or does it progress a bit with each turn? That would suggest the forward or reverse gear was binding.

 

[bfitz]

Re: 1957 7.5 lower unit bind

on Chinewalker's advice, I pried the upper bushing/seal carrier off, previous owner had apparently tried to beat the bushing out and mangled it...shaft would bind in it. now I just need a new one. thanks for asking though.