TOPIC: Evinrude 1956 7.5hp 7520 question

HI Glass fans,

Anyone know how to get the shift lever to remove from the exhaust housing on a 1956 Evinrude 7.5HP 7520? Mine is leaking and loose. I need to replace he O ring. I pulled the powerhead, removed the shift rod lever and bushing parts. The shift lever won't release from the housing. I suspect the O ring is holding it in place. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark

Welcome aboard Markemark. I moved your post up here to the JEGO Forum so it would get more exposure, some folks don't frequent the Regional Forums - especially if they're not from that region!

We've got several members who are knowledgeable and always willing to lend a hand with these motors, I'm sure someone will jump in with some advice here soon. Can you post some pics as well, always helps to see what you're talking about..........

Solved it myself. It was my old parts motor that had the stuck shift lever. I finally horsed it out and found 50 years gunk around the shaft. Hopefully, it will be a easy removal and install on my good motor. It's good to have a practice/parts motor.

Thanks,

Markemark,

WELCOME ABOARD.

GLAD you solved the problem. - The Evinrude 7.5 is a GREAT OB for light boats.
(I bought mine for 20 bucks at a garage sale in 1998 & it "hasn't missed a lick" pushing my old EldoCraft jonboat for "perch jerking" in all these years.)

yours, satx