1956 5 hp Gale Buccaneer

p5727wall

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Needing to replace the impeller. Apparently your supposed to pull tje power head, to release the lower unit! Any other thoughts on this!
 

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Sounds right.------Post picture of this motor.-----Be easy to identify it.-----If it was built by OMC then many Johnson parts fit.
 

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Sounds right.------Post picture of this motor.-----Be easy to identify it.-----If it was built by OMC then many Johnson parts fit.
Thanks so much for your reply! It was made by GaleModel 5D13B 1956 year!
 

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This was a thread I received from the man I bought this from 3 years ago! He had gone through it but couldn’t remember! We were wondering if there was any other way to do it!
 

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You have to remove the powerhead !!!!-----Many consumable parts are available and the same as Johnson.-----Ignition , carburetor . water pump, gaskets and seals to name a few.
 

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You have to remove the powerhead !!!!-----Many consumable parts are available and the same as Johnson.-----Ignition , carburetor . water pump, gaskets and seals to name a few.
Thank you so much! Might contact you back when we start looking for parts!
 

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Google search for vintage outboard parts.-------Or find----aomci-----Post a wanted ad there.
 

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Hey Racer one,
Got seal kit and new impeller in lower unit! I’m gonna need a bottom housing for the impeller!! Apparently had water in itand froze and cracked, along with a crack on the skaf! Repaired the cracks, with jb weld. Not a complete fix! Any ideas on the lower impeller housing! Where I might get one!
 

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Your location ?-----A new one would be $155.00-----Plenty of used available I think.
 

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Needing lower impeller housing for Gale model 5d13b ! Have tried to put on ads on this, but have not seen it!
 
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