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I am working on changing the impeller on a 1985 40 hp Evinrude. After removing the housing, I noticed that there is what looks to be a crack in the housing, but it is also very close to a small cutout. Is this "hole" supposed to be there or do I need a new housing (there are none in stock...
Where the heck is this mysterious shift linkage that is required to unbolt to remove the lower unit? I am trying to change my impeller. I have a 1985 40 hp Evinrude VRO. Here is a pic:
I have a 1985 Evinrude 40hp with VRO. Today while trolling the alarm unit on the controls was making a very weak buzzing sound (not the normal alarm). Later on today while cruising, the alarm started to go off (the normal very loud ear peircing sound). It was still peeing water really good and...
