1961 evinrude 5.5 help!?

jasonmotz

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I thought it was a bad shock absorber but so I removed a washer and it seemed to do the trick. I ran it for about 40 minutes then it sounded like it was going to lock up.... When I remove the lower unit and reinstall its good for a little bit but then the same thing.... When it happens it feels like it has a ton of compression but I release the lower unit its fine again???
 

oldcatamount

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Re: 1961 evinrude 5.5 help!?

Could be an overheat issue. Has the impeller been changed (or the thermostat)?
 

kbait

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Re: 1961 evinrude 5.5 help!?

Search for 'shock absorber' in this forum. If the spring's broken, it'll act just like that. You can replace, or weld the casing surrounding the spring to the right length. You'll find plenty of info when you search. Good luck!
 
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