1980 55hp evinrude

[jc4thecross]

Hey;
Just purchased 1980 55hp evinrude to replace '66 merc 50.
M#55975c elec,start, charging sys, former owner said needs carbs cleaned . "took boat out today" He was right it took a little while to plain the 15ftr but once it did, it was a nice ride, now can anyone give a rough est, of carb kit for this Engine, also need to idle up a bit drove me nuts on maiden voyage, all together strong engine.
thanks for the help JC.

 

[ukuhunta]

Re: 1980 55hp evinrude

Im not sure on how much a rebuilt kit would cost, I ran a 1979 55 johnson for a few years but just recently upgraded to a '94 60hp which has alot more power. I have some experience with the carbs, I am not a mechanic so I shipped my off to a reputable company on the east coast called outboard exchange, very good guys and it took only about two weeks turn around and im in hawaii, dont recall the cost but dont think it was that bad, id suggest it unless you are a mechanic, it might have been 2-3 hundred bucks for both carbs.

 

[jc4thecross]

Re: 1980 55hp evinrude

Thanks for the reply, I do most all my work, The evinrude should not be to hard, looks a lot easier than the merc i have!! I think it wise to solicit knowledge before jumping head long into a possible black hole Hahaha! besides I'm a cheapskate and a glutton for punishment, Thanks ukuhunta! also Carb adjust: specs would be helpful,

Thanks to everyone on this site" Tell Laddies Hey.

JC

 

[ukuhunta]

Re: 1980 55hp evinrude

no worries here, a friend of mine took the 79 motor out of the yard but i still have the manual. original model here and would be glad to give it to you if you pay for the shipping which couldnt be more than 5 bucks or so.....could be helpful, its a bit used and abused but could be helpful, now if you could only help with the tilt/trim issue i got, its posted in johnson/evinrude forum, seems the new motor came missing the whole crucial component, thx

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1980 55hp evinrude

carb kits are easy, here's your kit http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109344&gd_row=50&**********=749301229

or OEM # 390134

get your manual outboardbooks.com or ebay Original J/E manual best.

I'm starting this week working on a '66 50hp merc, no spark.

 

[dukhnter8]

Re: 1980 55hp evinrude

I just did the carbs on my 77 55hp and they were easy. Just make sure to have the proper tool to remove the jets. There are a few posts on here about it. I just got the carb kit and took the carbs to the local dealer and asked to borrow their tool and got new jets (also called orfices, I think) and just installed them there.