1962 Sea King Five Updated 10-30-08

[12ftModder]

Got the top cowling ready to paint if only the wind would die down. I got my lower unit seal kit and got it the unit apart and cleaned up. Looks like I have ran into 1 problem though, the new shift rod seal (o-ring) is under a brass bushing that looks to be pressed in. And dont see how i can remove it, would like to see the tool thats used for it.

Anyway heres some more pics.

Top Cowling Ready For Paint

Lower Unit with new seal kit

My Shift Rod Seal Problem

If you have any ideas on how to do this I would like to hear them.

Thanks

 

[ben2go]

A small slide hammer with an adjustable bearing race remover or a brass drift/punch from the back side,if it's open.

 

[12ftModder]

I guess i should have showed the other side. The hole on the inside looks to be the same size in diameter as the hole in the bushing.

It looks bigger here because its at a slight angle.

After looking at it more the inside hole may be just a hair larger than the bushing. Now just to find something the correct diameter thats long enuff. I guess I need to get a dia on the shift shaft and go from there.

 

[12ftModder]

Ok well I got it back together tonight. Gonna get it running in the tank tomorrow at my friends boat shop. I would post some pics but the girlfriend took the camera, so I will post some when I get it back again.

 

[Zum]

Your diffenitly going to know your motor inside and out.
Nice job,hope it works great for you.

 

[12ftModder]

It Runs Again! But the exaust seemed to get a bit warm so I will need to pull the powerhead off again and check for any blockage. It pumps water very well and idled nicely, it revved good also once the carb was adjusted, now just to fix the heat problem and get it on the boat for the load test.


This is Video from my Cell Phone

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[evattman]

Looking good !! And sounding good!
Are you going to paint the cowl green too?
Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[12ftModder]

Yes, The top cowling will be the same hunter green as the rest, but I will be leaving the handle original (distressed red). I have it primered but the weather hasnt been the best to paint outside. Would have done it the same day as primer but as I finished that and walked away I got stung by a wasp that landed on the rattle can and didnt realize it till I gripped the can with all fingers to shake and got zapped. Called it a day at that point, and still havent finished it yet. Soon tho as I was wanting to get it running more than painting the cowling :lol:

cell phone pic

 

[12ftModder]

OK well I pulled the Powerhead off this morning and then the exaust cover plate. I didnt find any blockage but it had a very thick layer of carbon built up on the inside of the plate which I cleaned off, blew air thru the water passages using the compressor to make sure they were clear and put it back together again. All I need now is a fuel tank, line and primer bulb. Oh and a new cotter pin for the prop. Then its time for the lake test on the boat.

Heres How it Looks Now ( Cell Phone Pics )

 

[ben2go]

Looks great.Nice work.

 

[Zum]

Looks real good.

 

[Waterwings]

Nice work!

 

[FishinNC27549]

Just wondered by what you ment be the exhuast gets warm? The water coming out?

 

[FishinNC27549]

Looks pretty sweet. I'll take one please.

 

[12ftModder]

Thanks Everyone

Just wondered by what you ment be the exhuast gets warm? The water coming out?

I meant the exaust plate on the side of the motor.

 

[dedawg1149]

nice job =D>

 

[SVNET]

So how did you managed to get the pressed ring out in order to replace the bushing ?

And how did you get the ring pressed back in.

 

[12ftModder]

I ended up going and buying a 1ft piece of stainless steel round bar and paid to have it machined, I brought the unit and seal along with me so I could explain what I was doing and how/why I needed the bar machined. The guy ended up taking my unit back in the shop and brought it back out with the brass bushing out. So I never did my my ss bar machined. Cost was $12 and I have the 1ft long 5/16 round bar. This was done at 4pm on a friday afternoon so I think $12 was cheap to get it done. It was hammered back in using a seal driver.


Motor is on the boat, new 3gal moeller tank and johnson/evinrude 8ft fuel line and primer bulb. Lake testing thursday afternoon is planned.

 

[12ftModder]

Well I took it out today for the lake test. I am pleased to say that everything went great! It took a few pulls to get it started the first time, had to find its sweet spot for throttle but once it was running and I got the air/fuel mix set it ran great at idle and wot. And started easily on every pull thereafter. I ran it on/off @ idle and wot for about and hour and it burned possibly 1gallon of fuel mixxed at 24:1 Will take it out again today when I get someone to go with for the extra weight.

And heres a pic and some videos

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[dedawg1149]

=D> congrats looks like it is running great,it sure beats the trolling motor dont it