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Hello. I have a '68 Evinrude 55HP (lower unit at least) and am wondering about recommendations to replace the impeller-only vs. a water pump kit. The motor has not run in many years. Not doubt the impeller is in poor shape, but should I replace more for trouble-free operation?
Also, the impeller...
Thanks again in advance for advice. The boat I received has no gauges of any type. It has a '73 65HP Evinrude. I'm wondering what gauges make sense to use - and what is available with sender units, etc.
Gas guage makes sense, but for now will be on the tank itself. Voltmeter seems a possibility...
Help - not sure what outboard I have (it was given to me, along with the '58 Dorcett Monterey). I can't find a serial #. The outboard cover, at least, belongs to an Evinrude Triumph 55. If the motor was that - I think it would have to be either '68 or '69. However after looking at both '68 & '69...
