Are muffs available for 1959 5.5HP Golden Jubilee?

[Stevew586]

I'm wondering if there is some sort of adapter available for the 1959 Evinrude 5.5HP motor that will allow me to run it out of the water (i.e. muffs)? I know that the intake is at the back of the motor vs. the side on bigger motors so a standard muff won't work. I left my stand and bucket up North but I want to run the motor before I put it in the lake. Any other options available?
Thanks,

Looking forward to getting this fishing season going sooner than later!

 

[racerone]

Find that plate on the side of the lower unit.-----Find the main water intake screen behind the prop.----Make and adapter for that plate for muffs or a garden hose fitting.-----Block main intake with tape.-----Test run.-----Don't forget to remove tape.

 

[Scott Danforth]

$10 garbage can.
tilt motor up
slide garbage can under motor
tilt down
fill can
run motor

 

[Stevew586]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I think I'll start out with the garbage can.
I'm just glad I looked first, before buying some muffs. Although, I think they are relatively cheap.
Steve

 

[clemsonfor]

There is a dude on eBay (thisoldoutboard) and NO it's not me, selling a plate that you replace the original plate with and then you thread in an adapter to the plate for the hose connection. It's not as simple as the muffs for modern motors. The trash can is easier and quicker.