Howdy all, thanks for the help you all have given me in the past.
My motor is a 1983 Johnson 7.5hp short shaft.
I'm getting water in the gearcase, and I'm sure some of the water is coming around the driveshaft. I recently rebuilt the water pump and replaced the deteriorated gearcase cover with a used one from a parts-motor. Also used new driveshaft seals, and yes they are installed in the right positions.
The driveshaft has a lot of pitting around the seals, and I'm certain that at least SOME of the water in the gearcase is coming through here. Someone here has suggested using a Speedi-sleeve.
I am not familiar with these, so I've googled around on them. Could someone help me pick the right sleeve to use here? I have some digital calipers somewhere to check the shaft diameter, I have to dig them out. But from that point, I'm just not familiar with choosing one of these.
Your advice is appreciated!
Matt
My motor is a 1983 Johnson 7.5hp short shaft.
I'm getting water in the gearcase, and I'm sure some of the water is coming around the driveshaft. I recently rebuilt the water pump and replaced the deteriorated gearcase cover with a used one from a parts-motor. Also used new driveshaft seals, and yes they are installed in the right positions.
The driveshaft has a lot of pitting around the seals, and I'm certain that at least SOME of the water in the gearcase is coming through here. Someone here has suggested using a Speedi-sleeve.
I am not familiar with these, so I've googled around on them. Could someone help me pick the right sleeve to use here? I have some digital calipers somewhere to check the shaft diameter, I have to dig them out. But from that point, I'm just not familiar with choosing one of these.
Your advice is appreciated!
Matt