Gale Buccaneer 5 hp outboard

[jimjds]

I was just giving a Gale Buccaneer 5 hp motor. I was wondering where can I find a serial number or model number off of it. I was told it was a 5 hp motor. It does have the 5 on the side of the top engine cover. But that is all the guy know about it. I did put it in a barrel and the engine starts and runs good. I would like to get alittle more infor on the engine.
Thanks for the help

 

[3rdtimesthecharm]

That info should be on a plate between the transom clamps.

 

[F_R]

OR a plate on the side of the port side stern bracket, depending on model. Does your motor have a full FNR gear shift? Or a Neutral-only clutch? Or direct drive, no shift at all?

 

[jimjds]

The motor has FNR gear shift

 

[F_R]

Then the number plate is riveted to the port stern bracket, right above where it sits on the transom. Has to be a 1955 thru 1959 if metal cowling, or 1960 thru 1963 if it has a fiberglass hood. 1963 was the last year of Gale production.

 

[jimjds]

Thanks for the information. I Found it. It is model # 5d16b

 

[brim_buster]

Thanks for the information. I Found it. It is model # 5d16b

1959

 

[ddwilson]

Probably should get a power head gasket and impeller, Have to pull the power head to unhook the shift rod before lower unit can be removed. I just did my 5 hp Sea king. Motor runs great always starts on first or second pull and runs real smooth.