Help New to working on Outboards

[elderBombadil]

I just got a 1961 5.5 HP Evinrude. I just rebuilt the carb and it now runs well. However, there is a gasket that is leaking water. I know it has someing to do with the cooling system. I just need to Idenitfy what gasket this is. Please see the photos.<br /><img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/cindyblinky/P8180043.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: Help New to working on Outboards

thermostat housing? that's my best guess since it's not on the cylinder head

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: Help New to working on Outboards

just curious is that photo taken looking at the rear of motor, and that's part of cylinder head in lower right corner? that photo's a little too closeup for me to be sure, I don't have any diagrams of motor that old

 

[OBJ]

Re: Help New to working on Outboards

Yep....t-stat housing cover gasket. Looks like someone "homemade" one. Sets right on top of the head. Ya' might pull the cover and see if the t-stat is still there if the engine won't warm up.

 

[elderBombadil]

Re: Help New to working on Outboards

Thanks guys I really appreciated. The engine seems to be running fine, but it is obvious that this gasket is not good with all the water that comes out it.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Help New to working on Outboards

Hi EB,<br /> I would do as OBJ suggested and check to see if the T-stat is present. If your motor runs good now, it'll run even better with a good T-stat.... Make sure you're running that oldster on a steady diet of 24:1 fuel mix.<br /><br />- Scott