03-02-2003, 06:18 AM
Teroy,
The problem of corrosion is not normaly related to the output shaft as it is made of a high strength staneles in most outboards.
The corrosion is actualy in referance to the housing that holds the seals. Check closely for pitting where the outer edge of the seal is held in place. If found it can be filled with many products but I prefer Liquid Steel. This is a cause found mostly where the outboard is used in salt water. Probly not an issue for you as it is in Utah and run in fresh water.
Do make sure of the dirrection of each seal and install each in the same direction as removed.
Also make sure that you have no free play in your support bearings allowing the shaft to move up and down.
You can be ready for the lakes long before all the hard water is gone and I wish you a long, frutfull and safe angling season with your water craft.
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The problem of corrosion is not normaly related to the output shaft as it is made of a high strength staneles in most outboards.
The corrosion is actualy in referance to the housing that holds the seals. Check closely for pitting where the outer edge of the seal is held in place. If found it can be filled with many products but I prefer Liquid Steel. This is a cause found mostly where the outboard is used in salt water. Probly not an issue for you as it is in Utah and run in fresh water.
Do make sure of the dirrection of each seal and install each in the same direction as removed.
Also make sure that you have no free play in your support bearings allowing the shaft to move up and down.
You can be ready for the lakes long before all the hard water is gone and I wish you a long, frutfull and safe angling season with your water craft.
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