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1985 Evinrude 30hp - New Owner

This motor is new to you have you run it yet? That flaked off metal had to go somewhere I recommend at least replacing the two seals under the water pump as they are likely damaged.
 
It’s only ran in a tank of water in the driveway.
I agree completely, it had to go somewhere. I’m wondering if they reinstalled it like that years ago?
Ahh.. The joys of buying used equipment haha! I appreciate your help with my project!
 
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I believe some of these shafts are coated ( nickel carbide ? ) ----It appears to be flaked off for some reason.-----Just install a speedy sleeve and be done with it !
 
After being able to spend a little more time looking and learning more about this engine it appears that the part number labeled#64 is missing. What is the Spacer needed for? (yes, I’m going to replace it,just curious about its function)
Also, I removed the Water Tube (#70) but I’m not sure if the washer is still up in there or not, but it appears that it is not a part that is available anymore. Anyone ever used an O-ring before?
 

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SuperDave4x4 said:
After being able to spend a little more time looking andlearning a little more about this engine it appears that the part number labeled#64 is missing. What is the Spacer needed for? (yes, I’m going to replace it,just curious about its function)
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Just asked the same question when replacing water pump on my 89 Johnson 20 hp, here is one of our experts' response:
joereeves said:
Keeps water from shooting up the driveshaft tube and away from the bottom main bearing seal etc.
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Thanks JD!


After even more looking around this driveshaft is stampedwith 323261 and measures 25 3/4" but based off the info using my modelnumber the drive shaft should be 341636. When I googled the 341636 to see if Ihad any options of buy one (Marine Engine says they are not available) I foundseveral on eBay but they measure 24 1/8” long..... So there is huge differencebetween the two.

I found that I can still get the 323261 from MarineEngine if I had to go that route… Just food for thought. I’m assuming thislower unit has been replaced with a different unit? That part number alsobrought up a 1982 35hp Evinrude diagram when I did a quick search.
 
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