1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

[Rickinnocal]

Hi everyone, I have a a 1957 7.5hp that runs just fine. I have got one missing part, though - the hard rubber "nut" that goes on the end of the prop shaft and stops the drive pin falling out. I have it succesfully jury-rigged, but it would look so much better with the right fitting on the end.

Does anyone know a source for these?

Richard

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

try here http://www.laingsoutboards.com/newpage4.htm

 

[Rickinnocal]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

Thanks, they have the pins, but not the nuts.

Is it actually referred to as a nut, since it snaps on rather than screws on?

Richard

 

[F_R]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

It is part number 303365, called a "cap". Try an Evinrude dealer. Also try www.sea-way.com

 

[Sea18Horse]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

nymarine is reproducing those now. I can only assume it's because they're no longer readily available?

Cheers.....................Todd

 

[Rickinnocal]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

Thank you. I'm buying some from N.Y. Marine. Getting a few because the shipping costs more than the nuts

Richard

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

Good to at least have two nuts on hand.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

Good to at least have two nuts on hand.

If you loose a nut you've lost the prop too right?

 

[Rickinnocal]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

"If you loose a nut you've lost the prop too right? "

No.

If you lose the prop nut (Or prop cap as they call it) on these motors, then you lose the drive pin, but the prop stays in place - it just doesn't spin. There's a cotter pin that stops the prop sliding off the end of the shaft.

Richard

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1957 Evinrude 7.5 Fleetwin prop "nut"

This link here will show you what is there in the lower unit pieces.

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/v...evinrude-johnson/ITEM_2831/ITEM_283100001.htm

It looks like the cotter pin does infact just act as a retainer for the prop, should the propeller shaft cap fall off. I guess it's not a propeller nut.