Recent content by Fiftyfivefloater

Let me start off saying this forum is the best! I can't wait to do the restoration on this motor. :) I have already got my hands on the original 1955 Owner's Manual, which has been useuful in the 'discovery' stage. Now I would like to get a proper Repair Manual and probably one for parts as...

After all the great help,tips and encrouagement I have recieved from everyone here I've decided to go forward with giving this one a shot at another life (or two). So here are some 'as found' photos to set my starting point up. The only thing I've done to at this point is the 'discovery' steps...

I finally got around to looking at this one as per forum member suggestions. I have checked out the coils (visually) by removing the starter and looking into the porthole of the flywheel. I've attached some photos of what I could see. Everything looks very clean, crisp, no discoloration of any...

My Dad just brought me the old 2-line tank that went with the '55 Evinrude Fastwin motor. It has all the parts but the inside is rust city. :( Was hoping to get a rebuild kit but I think this one has way too much rust. The sight glass and fuel level indicator are still in good shape. The...

Greetings everyone! Newbie here. I just recieved a '55 15HP Fastwin Evinrude outboard, along with a 14ft aluminum fishing boat, from my Dad. He bought it 5 years ago at a garage sale and just never did anything with it. Is 1955 a good year for an Evinrude? Anything I should be looking out...