1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

[midwestmadness775]

i bought a 1957 evinrude 5.5 horse its called fisherman it starts when you pump the tank and have the choke on and the throttle up a little bit but dont run long this is my first boat motor i have owned any help would be appreciated also any ideas where to get some parts for it i plan on going through the whole thing this winter and painting it rebuilding carbs etc...

 

[whiskerchasin]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Welcome to iboats. This is a great forum and these guys will help you with whatever you need to know.

try this link out http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086 Would be a good idea to do these things even if you OB hasn't been "sleeping"

You can find parts for you motor right here on iboats. Get you a good manual to make your rebuild 100 times easier.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Is the gas cap closed? Needs to be to allow the motor to build up pressure in the tank.

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Carb kit, impeller & ignition components right here on iboats, or as close as your local Johnrude dealer.

 

[midwestmadness775]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

i dont know i will have to see if the gas cap is sealing maybe its not and if thats not the problem its probably in the carb trapping opens today and i dont have a motor i have to set traps by rowing....so hopefully tonight i can get it running good my friend who knows more about them is going to help me mess with it

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Once she's running, try pumping the primer button on the tank and see if she keeps runnning. As mentioned, you may not be developing pressure in the tank, which is necessary. That motor has no fuel pump and relies on pressure buildup in the tank to push gas to the carb. After it runs for awhile, unscrew the gas cap, you should hear a whooshing sound as air escapes the tank.

 

[rwilso]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Here is a link for your motor http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1957&hp=5.5

 

[midwestmadness775]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

it kind of stays running a little bit when i pump the primer but it still stalls after a short time i noticed the gas line is missing a clamp and the rest are all zip ties so that doesnt help matters any...then id imagine the carb is probably dirty too

 

[JSGOLD]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Those carbs had wooden floats that get old and break down, especially with the newer fuel being offered. My 61' had that problem. Try cleaning it but look at the float and the general shape of the other parts inside. Your carb is slightly different than mine was but they are pretty easy to rebuild if you need to.

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Next step is to rebuild the carb.

 

[midwestmadness775]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

it is running rich im pulling the carb off and also does not suck up gas but it pumps air through the air hose going to the tank....im pulling the carb maybe that will answer my problems....where can i get a carb rebuild kit for it

 

[nwcove]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

when you push the primer button on the tank a few (or more) times, does it get harder to push? it should ! you may also want to look into a tank rebuild kit.

 

[midwestmadness775]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

yeah it does get harder to push i mjust going to use the trolling motor for trapping this year and restore the boat motor this winter give it new paint rebuild the carb all that stuff and have it ready for fishing and trapping next year anybody know a good place to buy parts for these motors?

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Many parts are available right here at Iboats. NAPA also has aftermarket (Sierra) parts. And of course, any Johnnyrude dealer will have or can get parts for the old motors. I find a lot of stuff on eBay, and when I'm having a hard time locating a specific part, I place a want ad at AOMCI.org.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

Here's a good place for info and parts on the 5.5..

http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repa...ohnson 5.5 HP 1954-1964 Tune-Up Procedure.htm

http://www.outboard-boat-motor-repa...hnson 5.5 HP 1954-1964 Tune-Up Parts List.htm

 

[midwestmadness775]

Re: 1957 fisherman 5.5 wont run

update: cleaned the carb everything inside was spotless and looked good put it together it runs better but still quits after a bit the gas lines are missing clamps so im putting all new line and hose clamps on it and hopefully that should cure the problem the connector that tank lines go into that connectes to engine is also loose so im just going to try my dads gas tank for his 15 horse it should work