What can somebody tell me about this outboard?

[BigB9000]

heres a pic:

Its an "older" 5.5hp

anybody guess the year?

and what kind of fuel tank might it use? that dual line pressure stuff, or normal everyday stuff?

 

[56 rude]

Re: What can somebody tell me about this outboard?

Looks to be about a 1956 or so .Most likely a 2 line tank(pressurized).Do you have the model number?Those are great little motors ,no strike that ,there the worst motor ever made but to show you how nice i am i will save you and take it off your hands,lolCheck the fuel plug by the throttle arm if it has 3 barbs it,s pressure 2 its vented ,maybe some body retrofitted a pump all ready.Also depending on the exact year they like lots of oil.24:1 ,32:1 or so just off the top of my head.My 56 likes (30 hp) 24:1.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: What can somebody tell me about this outboard?

1954, or 55, I think a 55. If in sound condition, they are great little engines. That look's like a very nice one.

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: What can somebody tell me about this outboard?

Yep, the others are right. Post the model/serial number on the metal tag and we can be more specific. If you're not at least half as old as that outboard, you have to send it on to one of us geezers...just kiddin.

 

[F_R]

Re: What can somebody tell me about this outboard?

1955. Last of the green paint ones. Takes a pressure tank and cannot be converted except by micky-mousing it. Keep it original and you will keep the value. If you take care of that motor and do any repairs by the book without skimping, it will last another 50 years. Dink around with repairs and you might get a year out of it. If it hasn't been used in the last bazillion years, it needs some work. Coils and water pump for sure.