I have a Brigges and Stratton 5HP Outboard motor that has given me no end of problems. I would like to ask others out there if they have had issues with the motor seizing?<br /><br />I purchased the motor used but in 'as new' condition. It fired up and ran fine on a sawhorse at my house. I put it on my aluminum boat at the lake and it ran for about 2 minutes before it seized. I tried to find replacement parts but had quite a problem with that. Eventually, I found that there was no short block available from B&S, which makes me wonder why that might be. I found someone to un-seize the engine (by spraying in penetrating oil in the cylinder and letting it set for awhile). I put the engine back together and I AM SURE that I put the right amount of oil in the engine before starting it (750 ml of SAE 30 weight). The motor ran for about 2 minutes, then seized with a broken connecting rod. I drained the oil from the motor and there was 750 ml of oil in the engine. I thought the oil-slinger must be broken, but I took the engine apart and the oil-slinger is good. I can't think of why the engine would keep seizing. Has anyone had similar issues with this engine?<br /><br />There seems to be some issue with Briggs and Stratton in providing information on the repair parts for this engine. I purchased the repair manual issue by B&S, but when you contact an authorized repair depot, there is a shortage of information on repair parts etc. At this point, I just want to know if I have a lemon, of if others are having issues as well.<br /><br />Thank you in advance for you assistance, and happy <br />boating.<br /><br />Ben Price<br />Ottawa, Canada<br /><br />ve3cda@rac.ca
