Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

[bigkrof23]

I have a 63 evinrude, 18 hp that just began not going into forward or reverse. It does on oocasion but as soon as I rev up the motor, it jumps out. I have read some articles on this and it seems to be the clutch dog and/or forward gear. Are these parts still available for this motor and if so, please where can I find them?<br /><br />Thank-you very much.<br /><br />Krof

 

[DJ]

Re: Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

Your local John/Rude dealer or:<br /><br />www.twincityoutboard.com

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

If it will not go into forward, or reverse, that sound's like a linkage problem.Remove the oblong cover on the right side of the exhaust housing, reach in and grasp the shift rod with a needle nose plier's, and work the shift handle. See how much play there is.

 

[knobby]

Re: Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

bigk, give me an email shout at irbydavidj@uams.edu as I have a couple lying around.

 

[bigkrof23]

Re: Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

Originally posted by R.Johnson:<br /> If it will not go into forward, or reverse, that sound's like a linkage problem.Remove the oblong cover on the right side of the exhaust housing, reach in and grasp the shift rod with a needle nose plier's, and work the shift handle. See how much play there is.

 

[bigkrof23]

Re: Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

Thanks, I will give it a try. If there is a lot of play, what should I try then? Again, I really appreciate your assistance.<br />Krof

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Parts for 63 Evinrude, 18 HP

On the bottom of the shift handle there is an adjustment screw to adjust the shift linkage throw. See if this screw has come loose.