1968 Evinrude Starflite 100 HP outboards Service Manual, Page 64Get this manual
WATER DISCHARGE PASSAGE
pletedThe energized electromagnet attracts the free end of the clutch drive spring to the clutch hubThe revolving spring is caused to drag and wrap itself tightly around the hub to establish direct coupling with the propeller shaftForward drive is retained until "NEUTRAL" is selectedThe electromagnet is de-energized instantly when the circuit is broken, the drive spring is allowed to resume its normal pOSition, and the spring floats on the clutch hubAction is the same for the reverse clutch assemblyMECHANICAL POWER FLOW Power is transmitted through the driveshaft to the drive pinion, which drives both driving gears and drive springs with it continuallyWhen either clutch coil is energized (interlocking on the remote control makes it impossible to energize both at the same time), the corrosponding drive spring wraps itself around the clutch hub, transmitting power through the hub to the propeller shaft
REMOVAL OF LOWER UNIT