Cover over the coils and points

[penning7]

I have never worked on a boat motor before and have very little knowledge of doing so except for what I read here and common sense things. I want to replace the coils on my 1954 Evinrude 15 HP motor but can't seem to get the cover off to get to them. Is there a trick or a special tool I need to get it off?
There is a key in the shaft that I can see, is there some easy way to get that out? Any help here would be great. I want to get this motor back on the lake after sitting 25 years in my basement.

 

[Rick.]

Re: Cover over the coils and points

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=298886

This should cover it for you.(if it links the way I hope) The key way doesn't need to be removed. Rick.

 

[F_R]

Re: Cover over the coils and points

The "cover" is called a flywheel. When you get ready to reinstall it, make sure the shaft and flywheel tapers are clean and dry and use a torque wrench to thighten the nut to 40-45 ft/lbs (on that motor). Don't you even dare think you can guess at it good enough. I can't and I've done a bazillion of them.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Cover over the coils and points

Here is a good link for what you are doing; use the slideshow to step through the process and click the photos for better detail: http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/imageDetail,p,182,i,2525,00.html

 

[penning7]

Re: Cover over the coils and points

Thanks for your help, I need to buy a wheel puller tomorrow along with brake pads for my car and a muffler for my wifes van. I'm gonna be busy for awhile

 

[Rick.]

Re: Cover over the coils and points

Just make sure you have your priorities right. And then you can take care of the cars. Rick.