5.5 Fisherman Eninrude shuts down

[sean4X4]

I have a 5.5 fisherman that is slow to shift and now will die after about 20 seconds. I have replaced plugs wires new gas. It did run good in a bath and no stalls but first trip to the lake had all kinds of problems. I also dont know the year was given it by grandfather who is gone now and its in great condotion. I realy want to rebuild it and enjoy it with my kids. The # is 5524R 01717. If anyone can help and also knows of a parts shop online it would help out a bunch thanks.<br />Sean

 

[ShafferNY]

Re: 5.5 Fisherman Eninrude shuts down

It's a '62. <br /><br />Is the lower unit free? Unplug the plug wires and turn the prop while in gear, does it turn the engine? <br /><br />How exactly does it act, the more info the better.

 

[sean4X4]

Re: 5.5 Fisherman Eninrude shuts down

It rotates and spins free. I had it in a tub the night before and ran it and it idled nice and had very little to no smoke. At the lake when I got it started it was slow to rev and under a load at the start it didnt seem to rev up and then never made it past that and would die every 20 seconds or so. I just ordered a shop manual tonight and should be here next week and am looking forward to rebuilding and babing it. Under the cover it looks brand new.

 

[sean4X4]

Re: 5.5 Fisherman Eninrude shuts down

I replaced the fuel line from the tank to the engine. The femail end at the engine was falling apart in side. Rubber was breaking down and I think that I might have injested some. If so do you think I should rebuild the carb? It also still shuts down after about 20 seconds and then at the end of the running it speeds up and then dies now. I think it is starving for fuel any Ideas? Wish me luck.<br />Sean