Outboard Motor Parts

Outboard motor parts are almost entirely created by some type of casting process. One of the reasons is that metal casting allows the use of alloys which have the desired properties for strength, durability and corrosion resistance. This is why you can still find old outboard motors being used today, along with being maintained well, their engine parts were cast to ensure longevity.

An outboard motor is a removable engine with a propeller that mounts on special brackets at the rear, stern or back of a boat. Outboard motors range in size from 1.0 hp (horsepower) to 300+ hp and can be used on fresh and salt water; lakes, rivers, sea coasts and oceans.

Here are some of the outboard motor parts created by metal casting:

• Propeller
• Mounting brackets
• Pistons
• Shear pins
• Water pump parts
• Engine bearings
• Jack plate
• Jet pumps
• Screws
• Propeller shaft
• Engine cover
• Gears
• Engine block
• Cylinder head gasket
…just to name a few

No matter the brand or manufacturer of the outboard motor, there will be parts that have been created by investment casting. Chrysler, Evinrude, Force, Johnson, as well as Mariner, Mercruiser, Mercury, OMC and Yamaha all manufacture outboard motors that contain cast parts.

If you are looking for a casting foundry with the experience to produce quality precision outboard motor parts then check with the Casting Experts at Shelmet Precision Casting. Don’t settle for poor quality just to save a few pennies. That could be a mistake that could end up costing you much more that you thought you were saving.

Shelmet Precision Casting is a homegrown, American foundry with almost 50 years of experience. They have a reputation for reliability, precision and service that can’t be beat either at home or abroad. Call Shelmet for all your casting needs.

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