TOPIC: Gearcase-Housing needed ASAP

I have already posted this in the "wanted" section of the glassifieds... but I really need to get this done ASAP, and there doesn't seem to be much traffic there.

I am in the process of installing a great running 1963 75HP Powerhead, onto a '68 65HP Manual-Shift Leg.

I removed the leg- and was going to do an inspection/seal & Impeller. Everything was looking good, gears and bearings were perfect, clutch-dog shows little wear, and even the impeller was soft-supple and looked new (will change anyway).

However- when I pulled the prop-shaft out of the gearcase housing, a small chunk of metal fell out. It was a piece of the housing that the shaft inserts into-behind the bearing. I don't believe this was damaged while running. I think the engine had been banged around alot, and even dropped a time or two.

I think the gearcase would be fine reassembled as-is, but heck... while I'm in there... I may as well try to get a replacement if someone has a Manual-Shift gearcase from a '63-'68 60-85HP. There may even be other year/HP gearcases that are the same.

The OMC part number is: 378590

Thanks- Ray
(formerly known here as WestfieldRegal_Sportfour.... I gave that boat to my brother, so now it's on to the '69 Fabuglas)

Keep in mind that OMC offered two distinct mechanical shift L/Us

The Jetstream "bullet" that used a 10" diameter prop and the old "heavy duty" that used the 11"-12" diameter prop. The Heavy Duty used a split case that looks sort of like a football.

Also, which do you need --- the gearcase housing or the mid section (that holds the water pump)??

I have have these in the garage (both styles)

I need only the gearcase housing. It is the standard-duty, for the 10" prop. I don't need any internals. I posted the part # because I don't have all the books to cross-reference the years, or HP-range that it was used.




Ray

If the lower unit from the 1960 Starflite 75 will work for you I have one

Peter
303 918 9445

Thanks Peter...
I tried finding the part number for the '60s housing somewhere online.. but couldn't.
Anyone out there with a '60 Starflite parts catalog... could you look it up for us?

Ray

I have a good USED housing for $100 + shipping.

Mike
US Boatworks
www.BoatEngine.com
913-342-0011
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