1960 5.5 lower unit removal??

[kaashlock]

1960 5.5 evinrude fisherman, does it have a thermostat. I tried to take off lower unit, it seems to be hanging on shift lever. Any suggestions??? sometimes water comes out exhaust hole and sometimes it doesn't seems to take a while to start comming out.
Kenny

 

[OptsyEagle]

Re: 1960 5.5 lower unit removal??

You will need to remove the powerhead to get the lower unit down. You remove about 7 screws/bolts below the pan that holds the powerhead to the motor. Once the powerhead is off, you can remove 2 small hex nuts from the shift lever that allows you now to pull down the lower unit (provided you have removed the 4 bolts around the cavitation plate).

I would think your motor would have a thermostat. My 1961 5.5Hp Johnson does. It is in a little triangular piece just above the cylinder head, held on with 3 slotted screws.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1960 5.5 lower unit removal??

It should have a thermostat, however it should blow water out the backside whether the 'stat is open or closed. In other words, any time the motor is running.

 

[kaashlock]

Re: 1960 5.5 lower unit removal??

Thanks guys. My problem was not enough water in tank and pump noy priming. stupid huh???