Sentimental Value

[bangolure]

i have a 1969 55Hp Triumph Evinrude electric shift, bought new by my Grandpa in 1969, i grew up fishing in this boat, ive owned since 1990 he passed! and left it to me!.. i took it to a local dealer, who tells me.. NO spark!, low compression in 3rd cyl. water in lower unit oil.. so he stopped...workin on it...I have to make it run again... i have kept this motor up very well new wiring harness 7yrs ago..etc.. on a scale of 1 to 10 , its an 8..i need BIg time help..im at the antique worlds mercy.. i need rebuild kit... (power pak i think)..stator , lower unit seals.. the sylinoids were replaced in the lower unit 7yrs ago that make it shift...i think it wasnt sealed properly...i need to conquer ea. of the problems.. quitting is not an option... plz send help!! mark~

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Sentimental Value

first order a manual from kencooke.com (brp-evinrude, click english, click part & access, click literature bottom right. this get you to kencooke.com, follow the prompts) you will need the model number off the motor. don't be shocked they are pricey, but if you are determined to restore this engine get ready for pricey.
are you mechanically inclined, and type of experience. this helps us know your level.
get this manual read it make it your best friend, pretend you are going to be tested on it. the high score gets a running engine. get back with me. ther maybe some things you can do while waiting on the manual.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Sentimental Value

What were the compression numbers? You may try a decarb and see if the numbers come up before you tear into it. I would pick up a compression gauge at your local auto parts store and see for yourself.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Sentimental Value

TD has given some good advice mark. OEM service manual is a must.

I would be concerned mostly with the "low compression". You need to find out how low. Basic rule of thumb...."cylinder compressions should be within 10 > 15% of each other". Generally, compressions over 90psi is considered good.

Sometimes low compression can be caused by sticky rings...caused by carbon build up. Decarboning sometimes helps.

Again, start with the compression. If it is low, find out why. Without compression, no use in addressing the other prolems until the compression issue is resolved.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Sentimental Value

Morning Rick!

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Sentimental Value

Good morning, Jim!

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Sentimental Value

Lots of those 55s out there with bum lower units, so it might pay to find one with a good powerhead rather than sink a boatload of money into the one you have. It might be as easy as swapping the powerheads to take care of that issue. Also might be able to simply re-ring it if it's just tired and nothing is scorched inside.

Make it a fun project. Involve your kids (if you have any). Invite a sibling or buddy over to assist or be the beer keeper.

As was pointed out - a good service manual is a must.

- Scott

 

[bangolure]

Re: Sentimental Value

Id like to thank everyone for their responses...i have gotten it running.. one cyl. has 90lbs. the bottom one.. the other 2 have 120 , i put a new power pak on it, was told it will run for a time with the low cylinder, we shall see, im looking for the tilt motor and shaft complete was used to raise and lower outboard.. its a 1969 triumph evinrude 55hp electric shift,
if you would like to see my project go to myspace and type in markwade08 under pix select boat project, thanx again everyone... it takes me awhile sometimes on replies cuz of my job but i will come back!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Sentimental Value

congrats, 3 years since a responce, now that is a project or love.

 

[F_R]

Re: Sentimental Value

I'm really glad you got it running. I would be concerned about that 90 lbs though. It could get very much worse very quickly. And that would be the end.

 

[bigpoppakdog]

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Probably the most detailed photo library of a boat project that I have ever seen. Very nice to see such an intense project. I had to go to photo's link, then in the upper right hand corner click on "back to albums" link to find this album.

Pretty cool myspace page also.