54 evinrude 15hp

[cc67]

I decided to reseal the lower unit on my 54 because it still had the original seals and they leaked. Went and got a Sierra kit, 18-2684, and disassembeld the LU. Everything looked good, shaft wasn't scored too bad and it fit tight in the bushings, gears looked like new. When I opened the kit it looked like there was two drive shaft and prop seals along with all the other goodies I expected. Is this normal? I put in the shift rod seal and then drove in a shaft seal. I got to looking and noticed that two would fit cause they were half as thick as the old one. So what the heck, I drove the other one on top and it fit flush. Surely, one of the two them will find some virgin steel and seal.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: 54 evinrude 15hp

The seals for the drive and prop shafts are different today than in 1954. You need to use two seals for each shaft. Install them like this []...if that makes any sense.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 54 evinrude 15hp

I have never bought a Sierra kit, but have heard a few negative comments about them lately on here, along with the Sierra impellers. Is it one of those "multi year - multi hp" kits?

Sorry WB, typing at same time.......

 

[cc67]

Re: 54 evinrude 15hp

Makes sense to me although I didn't do it that way. Maybe I'll try that on my 58 18hp. Whenever I get parts from my tech, he just gives me one of each seal.