1967 Evinrude StarFlite 80 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 4359, Page 67Get this manual

1967 Evinrude StarFlite 80 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 4359, Page 67

Figure 6-33Removing Gearcase Head Bearing

Figure 6-35Propeller Straightening Fixture PROPELLER aInspect propeller for nicks, broken blades, and cracksDO NOT attempt to weld cracked or broken propellers Remove minor nicks with fileNote that the aft side of the propeller is flat while the other side is roundedFile blades accordingly to retain shapeCheck pitch on propeller pitch blockbSee Evinrude Special Service Tool Catalog for proper fixture to check pitch of propellerTo straighten bent blades, use piece of leather strap or belting under the part of the blade that touches the fixtureRap high part of blade smartly with No3 rawhide mall etThe leather allows slight overbend to correct for the blade's tendency to spring backSee Figure 6-35Check rubber slip clutch, using propeller torque fixture assembly (Specia Tool378448), with torqu shaft (Special Tool308114)See Figure 6-36