72 Evinrude 4hp sheer pin broke

[EagleNuke]

Well, I just got my first gas engine after my Min-Kota 40# proved too weak to go upstream on the river. I bought a 4hp Evinrude Lightwin of 1972 vintage. Model is 4206S and it is the weedless version.

Took it out on the lake a couple days ago and it ran great.

Went to the river today, and immediately snapped the sheer pin on the prop. Got home and took it apart. It looks as if there is a white plastic part inside the prop that needs to come out to install the new pin, but I can't figure out how to get it out. It is cracked as well, so I really don't want to force it. Does anyone have a step-by-step for replacing this pin?

Also, a good resource for finding replacements?

 

[Bondo]

Re: 72 Evinrude 4hp sheer pin broke

Well, I just got my first gas engine after my Min-Kota 40# proved too weak to go upstream on the river. I bought a 4hp Evinrude Lightwin of 1972 vintage. Model is 4206S and it is the weedless version.

Took it out on the lake a couple days ago and it ran great.

Went to the river today, and immediately snapped the sheer pin on the prop. Got home and took it apart. It looks as if there is a white plastic part inside the prop that needs to come out to install the new pin, but I can't figure out how to get it out. It is cracked as well, so I really don't want to force it. Does anyone have a step-by-step for replacing this pin?

Also, a good resource for finding replacements?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... Got a Picture,..??

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 72 Evinrude 4hp sheer pin broke

Go to Shopevinrude.com and look up the parts on an exploded view

 

[EagleNuke]

Re: 72 Evinrude 4hp sheer pin broke

Thanks for the replies. I was able to get the prop apart. I will visit the evinrude site to order the new pin. I plan to post some pics of the process once I get the new pins.

Thanks again, this really is an excellent resource for us beginners.

EagleNuke