highcountry
Seaman
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2008
- Messages
- 50
Hi guys,
I picked up a 54 5.5 that I am totally lost on. It starts and runs well and is in over-all fare shape. When I put it in gear, it kills the motor and it is almost impossible to pull the rope. Put it in neutral and after a pull or two it is ok and starts. I have 60 psi at both lungs and have pulled the lower apart, all looks good? The bearings are tight, the pinion is not worn, I can spin the prop in neutral and in gear. I do need the lower for the water pump, it has cracks in it that allow water into the gear case. The trust washer on the lower shaft looks thin and worn, but the lower shaft fits well in the case. Any one have an idea? Thanks Dana
I picked up a 54 5.5 that I am totally lost on. It starts and runs well and is in over-all fare shape. When I put it in gear, it kills the motor and it is almost impossible to pull the rope. Put it in neutral and after a pull or two it is ok and starts. I have 60 psi at both lungs and have pulled the lower apart, all looks good? The bearings are tight, the pinion is not worn, I can spin the prop in neutral and in gear. I do need the lower for the water pump, it has cracks in it that allow water into the gear case. The trust washer on the lower shaft looks thin and worn, but the lower shaft fits well in the case. Any one have an idea? Thanks Dana