56/57 lower unit bearing?

[stevenj]

I have a 56 and 57 lower unit, does the bronze sleeve bearing just below
the water pump just ride free in the lower lower unit casting? or is it supposed to be a tight press fit into the housing?both the lowers I have the sleeve is just floating in there. not sloppy out of round. but will move up and down. sorry these are off of a 30 and 35 evinrude 1956 and 1957

 

[jbjennings]

Re: 56/57 lower unit bearing?

As far as the ones I've worked on, it was a tight press fit. I don't know if up or down would be a problem as much as side to side slop. It's very strange to me that they are loose. They usually are almost impossible to get out.
JBJ

 

[lindy46]

Re: 56/57 lower unit bearing?

If you mean the bushing that holds the driveshaft seal, it should be a tight fit or water will get into the lower unit.