1060 Evinrude fisherman 5.5hp

[puffitu]

Hey all
I’ve recently acquired this vintage 5.5hp and after starting to comb through it, I came to a halt after trying to drop the lower unit for inspection. Is there a pin or some trick to release it?? Seems stuck. Thanx

 

[Crosbyman]

you will have to remove the power head to access the shift under under it ... not as big a job as it seems 7 screws a few hoses and side side throttle post

see video

change the impeller ... !

if you are careful you may be able to save the main gasket under the PH otherwise you can order it from Vintage outboard .com
313065 gasket, base for Johnson/Evinrude 5.5hp 1959-64 – VintageOutboard.com
dont mix the gaskets .... patterns differ match old and new


great motor btw.... respect oil/fuel ratio recommended

 

[oldboat1]

Use a 24:1 mix on your motor.

 

[Crosbyman]

you will likely need to service the electricals (coils, condensers, points , wires to the plugs while you have it apart ... not a big job ..

see videos
Johnson (leeroysramblings.com)

1.5 - 40HP Outboard Engines Ignition Coil For OMC Johnson Evinrude

584477 582995 | eBay




patience brings joy

 

[puffitu]

I thank you very much for the advise and video !

 

[puffitu]

you will have to remove the power head to access the shift under under it ... not as big a job as it seems 7 screws a few hoses and side side throttle post

see video

change the impeller ... !

if you are careful you may be able to save the main gasket under the PH otherwise you can order it from Vintage outboard .com
313065 gasket, base for Johnson/Evinrude 5.5hp 1959-64 – VintageOutboard.com
dont mix the gaskets .... patterns differ match old and new


great motor btw.... respect oil/fuel ratio recommended

Great info; thank you so much!

 

[puffitu]

Use a 24:1 mix on your motor.

Thank you -

 

[puffitu]

you will likely need to service the electricals (coils, condensers, points , wires to the plugs while you have it apart ... not a big job ..

see videos
Johnson (leeroysramblings.com)

1.5 - 40HP Outboard Engines Ignition Coil For OMC Johnson Evinrude
584477 582995 | eBay




patience brings joy

Doing a rebuild on my 1988 force 125hp brought me both patience and joy after inventing several different cuss words

 

[Crosbyman]

here is a great book and it covers your 5.5hp in some paragraphs
Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books - Amazon.ca

 

[puffitu]

Need torque sequence for re assembly of power head if anyone’s got ?? I’ve replaced the impeller -not much to it at all..

 

[Crosbyman]

see pic and yourengine type... CD sequence figue 8 to spread the load on the cyl head

retorque after a few hours

 

[puffitu]

You’re a rockstar! Thank you!!

 

[puffitu]

Is there a start up procedure I should adhere to after putting it a together; replacing impeller, head gasket, thermostat, fuel lines, carb kit, plugs…? I’ve not done points or changed the plug wires at this moment

 

[oldboat1]

Think I would clean the points, at least, before trying to fire it up. Use a piece of cardboard (matchbook cover or similar), dab some acetone or lacquer thinner on it (brake cleaner maybe) and run it through the points a couple of times.

Crosbyman may have some thoughts.

 

[puffitu]

Thanks-I was thinking maybe to wrestle the flywheel off in the morning and have a look. I have a puller; just don’t know how easy it’ll come off. Don’t think this engine had seen any salt water but still

 

[racerone]

Use the 3 bolt holes to pull the flywheel---1/4-20NC thread.

 

[oldboat1]

grade 8 stainless. Can use a harmonic balancer puller. Leave the nut on about half way for protection (you and the shaft). Whack the center post a couple of times with a 2lb sledge, tighten and repeat if necessary.

 

[racerone]

I normally just use some old head bolts from a 5-1/2 or 6 HP to pull them on small motors.

 

[puffitu]

Is this key 1. Sheared and 2.Is it supposed to be loose ??

 

[F_R]

No, not sheared. No, not supposed to be loose in shaft.