Evinrude Fleetwin series

[redster55]

Hope this is the right place to ask a question but here goes: I recently purchased a 1956 fleetwin 7.5 horse motor. It is complete and supposed to be in great shape. My question is, will a 1955 fleetwin 7.5 horse powerhead be a suitable donor for spare parts.
Thanks

 

[littlerayray]

Welcome to I boats depends if they changed the setup but I can't see why not

 

[littlerayray]

Best thing I can suggest is take lots of pics and measurements and then go take a look the other thing is to make sure all the gearing is the same

 

[F_R]

There were many changes between 1955 and 1956. Midsecton is different. I THINK the powerhead base pattern is different, but not sure. Recoil starter and flywheel are different. Steering bracket and motor mounts are different. Motor covers are different. To mention a few...

 

[geedo2]

Right, lots of new engineering between the 2 years there, bro.

 

[geedo2]

The parts that may most likely wear out or fail should interchange. OMC was the best of all on interchange.

 

[Chinewalker]

Crankshaft, rods, pistons will work. Cylinder head will work. Reed plate and mag plate will work. That's about it.

 

[redster55]

Thanks to all....the crank, rods and pistons was my main concern