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1965 Evinrude 60hp question

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andrewv

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Was doing some checking on my motor still trying to solve water in #2 cylinder issue found a wooden dowel stuck in a block hole by shift lever. What is this hole for, it is suppose to have a plug in it #62 on parts break down. Does the plug just press in or how do you fix it? Thanks Motor 60553
 
I guess I don't have to tell you that a wooden dowel is not what the factory designed for it. It is supposed to have a "core plug", often called a welsh plug, expansion plug or freeze plug. It comes as a dish shaped disc. Place it in the hole and use a hammer and suitable rod to flatten out the "dish". That will expand it tightly in the hole. Don't go beyond flat though, because that will make it loose again.

EDIT It has been a long time since I have looked at one of those motors that closely, so I don't know what the plug seals off. But it seems unlikely that it has anything to do with water getting into the cylinders. Unless somebody has gotten into the hole with a drill or something (??)
 
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Water in cylinder on this motor is usually caused by a head gasket. Look to see if they are the originals by study of the paint. You can get gaskets from Sierra and probably right at your local auto parts store. When you replace the head bolts be sure to clean them up nice with a light wire buffing, then a little bit of anti-sieze upon assembly. Clean all debris out of head bolt holes, I use a little rifle cleaning brush on a drill. Face the head for a while by moving it in a circular motion while applying fair pressure on some 180 to 240 grit wet or dry paper. Use some water while your facing and have it on a perfectly flat surface. Use a small sanding block and treat the motor block to 220 or 240 grit, using a little water. Carefully remove carbon deposits from pistons and heads. Then to clean the cylinders, wipe some lite oil in each one then turn the motor and wipe the debris as it collects at the top of the cylinder. Do this a few times and it should come clean. Use no sealant on these gaskets. Follow recomended torque sequence and bring slowly to specified torque. Orient wire brackets as you do this, you can figure where they should end up. Good luck, Tim
 
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