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First I am no mechanic, but I'm pretty sure I can fix it if if I can get it diagnosed. Motor runs great. smooth and pretty quiet. Reverse works great also. Forward slips out of gear after about 2 seconds. It doesn't slip back into neutral it just pops out of gear. It also feels like there are...
Last October I was given a 1958 Johnson 5.5 hp. Knowing nothng about outboard motors I started an internet research on it. I then searched and ordered the parts I needed and went to work. Undretand that I am not a mechanic but an artist.I followed directions I got here. I even put a mekuni vacum...
Is there anyway to tell if the lower gear drive is operational without starting the motor?. Also I need to locate plugs and crush washers for the gear lube vent and drain holes. Any help is appreciated.
OK.. new here, hope someone responds. My wife gave me a 14 foot aluminum fishingboat for my birthday. Just the boat. A friend of mine gave me an old motor (5.5 hp) that has been lying around for many years. Looks like crap. upon removing the cowling I noticed the power head underneath looks...
