Is there a gasket under my impeller plate?

[mables]

Hey everybody, I've got something of a puzzle, for me anyway. I'm going to replace all the seals and orings on the lower unit as the 2 times i have changed it it has had water in it both times it has only been on muffs in the yard, but anyway. According to this diagram on shop.evinrude.com

http://shop2.evinrude.com/cgi-bin/I...47\18.tif&ilSC=80&ilIV=0&ilBR=0&ilIF=P&ilRE=8

That is the actual parts diagram the motor I have is 1968 Evinrude 55hp selectric.

It doesn't show a gasket under the impeller plate but from what I remember there was one under there, the l/u rebuild kits from sierra show an extra gasket but that could be for the different type of shift covers. Anyway if anyone knows for sure that would be a big help.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Is there a gasket under my impeller plate?

You have had water intrusion in the gear oil simply by running on the muffs? If so, that would pinpoint the failure.

Some of the aftermarket kits have a gasket for the impeller plate in them. Some guys dont bother with them, I usually install them. Some guys seal the plate with metal to metal sealer, but I dont bother with that either. Just seems to make a mess.

 

[boobie]

Re: Is there a gasket under my impeller plate?

Have you drained the g/c and pressure and vacuumed checked it before taking it appart ? It will pin point the prob area.

 

[mables]

Re: Is there a gasket under my impeller plate?

Yes on water in the oil just from muffs. No on the pressure and vacuum check as i don't have the guages, but I figured replacing all of the gaskets would fix it as it has been sitting for 13 years and they are most likely the original gaskets.