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1967 Evinrude 40hp RKL-29 40773E Electric shift gear assembly

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Elkhunting

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1967 Evinrude 40hp Electric shift

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1.) How do I remove the Reverse coil housing ( 378665) ?

Shifting Wires are detached, the coil housing itself has 4 tapped 1/4x28x1/8"(fine thread) I'm reluctant to use a
flywheel puller on fine thread this shallow.
I can get it to turn but not pop out using a flathead.

2.) Is the Clutch Spring, Electric Shift (311030), loaded?

Meaning will it come flying out at me?

Any advice would be MUCH appreciated.


- Respectfully,
 
The lower housing must be separated entirely.------There will be another step to loosen the blue wire.-----The clutch spring does not fly at all.-----Removed the big circlip?--disconnected the blue wire?------What is this lower unit doing / not doing?
 
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racerone said:
The lower housing must be separated entirely.------There will be another step to loosen the blue wire.-----The clutch spring does not fly at all.-----Removed the big circlip?--disconnected the blue wire?------What is this lower unit doing / not doing?
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Thanks for the reply.

All has been separated entirely. As far as removing the blue wire, click THIS PICTURE, is as far as ive gone. I can't get that blue wire to expose itself any closer to detach it from the Coil housing.
Yes, the Bearing retaining ring (307080) has been removed.

Well, it's taking in water however once I dropped everything the vertical shaft's needle barring's fell into the gear assembly (all must come out)

Should I be using a flywheel puller on the reverse coil housing?
or should it slide out on its own? - I can get it to spin with a little force just cant pull it by hand

Thanks,
 
Pinion gear looks like SCRAP to me!-----I have never needed to us a flywheel puller on these simple ( to me ) lower units.----Your location?
 
racerone said:
Pinion gear looks like SCRAP to me!-----I have never needed to us a flywheel puller on these simple ( to me ) lower units.----Your location?
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okay good to know. maybe its just suctioned on really good after all these years( finding a video on this particular set up has been challenging). ill try dowsing all sides with some debond spray

Northern Wisconsin
 
Too far away for help from a supply of used parts here.----Perhaps a slide hammer to gently help it out.----All bearings including the ones on the reverse assembly are likely scrap too.
 
racerone said:
Too far away for help from a supply of used parts here.----Perhaps a slide hammer to gently help it out.----All bearings including the ones on the reverse assembly are likely scrap too.
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Figured it out. pulling on the propshaft itself removes the reverse coil housing, spring, and pinion. had to get creative but it all worked out

Thanks for helping me brainstorm through this process.

- Truly,
 
What gear lube are people using in these electric shift models? I have a 1971 50hp. I picked it up for $35, rebuilt carbs, new coils and regulator. Runs and shifts great. Drained lower unit to check and it all looks great as well. However I cannot find a proper lube to put back in it.
 
Droid said:
Type C, also called OMC/BRP Premium Blend
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I know type c but I am having a very difficult time finding type c or omc premium blend. Everywhere I look doesn't have type c and the premium blend I can find is the thick stuff, apparently new newer formula. I don't want to trash this Lower unit. The entire thing has been well kept.
 
The " hydro-electric shift " is not nearly as fussy about Type-C as the electramatic.----Your location?----I have a 5 gallon pail of type -C for these units.
 
racerone said:
The " hydro-electric shift " is not nearly as fussy about Type-C as the electramatic.----Your location?----I have a 5 gallon pail of type -C for these units.
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I am in southern Indiana. I may sell this motor in the spring. I rebuilt the motor I am currently using. Couldn't pass up on a deal for what I paid
 
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