1972 6 hp Fisherman

Has a cracked gear where the rewind starter grabs the flywheel. I was able to tap/ pond the roll pin out and put replacement on but I am concerned about breaking something to pound it back in. Any tricks to this? I thought about running a drill bit through the hole to make it a touch bigger and then taping it in but don't want to ruin it. All manuals etc say to tap it out but seems like it takes too much force. Maybe I should buy the correct roll pin punch? Any advice appreciated.

Used a touch of white grease and it went back in easily with tapping. Replaced the points and condensers while I had the flywheel off. It has good spark. Now on to solving the leaky LU. Got the kit from Iboats going to pull it off tomorrow. I am used to working on my 70's 25 hp Rudes this lower unit has a different shift rod attachment and aligns to the powerhead differently so we'll see how it goes. I'll probably be back so stay tuned and thanks to the people who helped on the "other" Johnson and Evinrude repair forum. I just discovered this one. Boobie always helps me!!

69whaler, you'll find that this is a good forum. Welcome aboard. Boobie.

Thanks. Got a few projects lined up for the winter, specifically resealing several LUs. 1 72' 6 hp and three 70' 25 hps.

Grease on a roll pin?... Keep your eye on it for the ole "easy in, easy out" scenario.