1956 5.5 Fisherman

[Defiant]

Hey ya'll thought I would post a few pic's of a 5.5 Fisherman I picked up today. The guy said he wasent sure if it even ran but I got it to start for about 4 seconds just thought it would be a nice little project on a rainy day.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: 1956 5.5 Fisherman

the ususal impeller and more than likely carb cleaning. check the coils for cracks.

 

[56 rude]

Re: 1956 5.5 Fisherman

the ususal impeller and more than likely carb cleaning. check the coils for cracks.

if the coils are original dont even bother checking them, get new ones.i redid a 7.5 56 for a fellow last fall and even though it started when i took the flywheel off the coils were totally destroyed from aging.im still amazed that the thing ran atall ,the coils literally fell apart in my hand.when i was finished with the freshing up the motor ran like silk ,what a nice motor and im sure the 5.5 is the same,a beauty.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: 1956 5.5 Fisherman

That is a nice find and a good project. Looks to be in very nice shape. I bet you will find that there isn't much to do on that motor. I see the fuel lines have been replaced along with the plug wires. I suspect its had a complete tune-up somewhere in the not too distant past.

You should clean and set the points again anyway so you can get a look at the coils then. You will need an impeller. As well, there is an assembly that sits on top of the driveshaft and makes up the lower crankcase seal. When you remove the powerhead to replace the impeller, change out the cork gasket and o-ring that are part of the assembly. Attached is a blow up of the seal assembly. The part numbers you will need are listed below.

1) Cork gasket BRP 303355 (Sierra 18-2892)
3) O-ring BRP 303347 (Sierra 18-7180)

 

[Defiant]

Re: 1956 5.5 Fisherman

Thanks for the reply's I will take the flywheel off and check the coils over the weekend if I get time two things I am not sure of yet is the recoil starter is broke need to put the spring back in and get a new string. Also what is the best way to clean it up so I can maybe paint it later anyone have any idea's .