My '55 5.5 outboard

[Seahorsefan]

Hello gentlemen,

I bought a 1955 5.5hp for $25 and plan on attempting to get this oldie running I hope. There is a small diameter rubber line that goes from the top to the bottom cylinder that is cracked and likely needs to be replaced. First, is this a vacuum line or a line related to fuel? Second, does anyone have a part number for the rubber o-ring for the shift rod seal or an o-ring size that would work?
Thanks for your help!!

 

[Crosbyman]

 

[Crosbyman]

oring liklely 0301877 best to get OEM orings ... see utubes on how to replace it it not familiar how to.

identical size somewhat hard to find :-(

 

[Seahorsefan]

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Thank you!!!

 

[Crosbyman]

try IBOATS for parts or

Amazon.com

 

[Seahorsefan]

try IBOATS for parts or

Amazon.com

Thank you

 

[racerone]

That o-ring is very common.-----Still installed in 2007 motors as well.----Local boat shop would have that o-ring in stock at about $4 or $5

 

[Crosbyman]

btw is the gc getting water ??

if not no need to mess with the GC do pressure test. if it holds pressure and vacum it is ok . just do the impeller carefull with the brittle carbon seal on top of the drive shaft .

the book CHEAP OUTBOARDS is a good one and covers the 5.5hp

Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books - Amazon.ca

Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books - Amazon.ca

www.amazon.ca

 

[Crosbyman]

if you can wait a bit...not to bad a price free shipping

pull your flywheel coils inside likely cracked


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[ct1762@gmail.com]

the hose you speak of is extremely important as it lubricates the bearings! ps sorry didnt see the pic