evinrude 5524, 5.5 hp driveshaft reassembly

[dkonrai]

im new to the boards, and i have replaced the impeller and water pump, but now....
hope you can help me. i have taken apart a evinrude 5524, vintage 1962 5.5hp. the problem is that when i took the power head off the housing, the spring went south, and now i dont seem to know the correct sequence for reassmbly. can anyone help??
thanks
dino

 

[samo_ott]

Re: evinrude 5524, 5.5 hp driveshaft reassembly

I think this is the same for all the 5.5's.

 

[F_R]

Re: evinrude 5524, 5.5 hp driveshaft reassembly

I think this is the same for all the 5.5's.

Agreed. Make sure the carbon seal is right side up too. The spring goes in the large recess and the o-ring is a snug fit in the small side.

I always suggest using a new 303355 gasket and 303347 oring. If that assembly leaks, water gets in the crankcase and destroys the bearings over time. Then somebody always blames it on lack of oil.

 

[dkonrai]

Re: evinrude 5524, 5.5 hp driveshaft reassembly


many thanks to all!!!! that is a what i was missing! i was close on the reassembly. now all i have to do is track down the new seal and o ring.
dino