Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

[NitroBoy543]

serial number #7518-35069<br />Whispering Power(decal on side of top cover)<br />Quasonic<br /><br />I want to try and run it without the pail, and i cannot locate the water inlet. If you want i can take a picture of it, i just dont know how to post pictues on here. If you can give me some instructions i will post a pic so you can help show me <br /><br />Any info on this motor is helpfull, i just got it running, but i feel the knobs are offset because it needs to be leaner and it shutters at highpseeds but when i disconect the gas it runs fine and cuts off.<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Ryan

 

[alcan]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Your water pick-up is located on the skeg behind the prop. The front = bow. Why would you need to run your motor W/o a tank. You will need a special type flushing attachment. I believe tempo sells them. You may still have to cut the springs down so it will fit correctly.

 

[NitroBoy543]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Its a pain to fill up a garbage pail and dump it ect. i ran it without a tank when i was putitng it away and i dint want any left over gas in the carbs to make them get clogged

 

[alcan]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Nitro boy <br />In my opinion you'd be money ahead to stay with the trash can (tank). the ole 30 gal tucker is about the best. The tank provides safety, less noise and most grass loves hydrocarbons.

 

[NitroBoy543]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

There is 20 inches of snow on the ground LOL. Does grass realy like having water with un burn oil and stuff being poured on it?

 

[DJ]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Nitro Boy,<br /><br />I have a '57'. To my knowledge, the water intakes are around the cavitation plate. A "muff" won't work.<br /><br />Break out the bucket.

 

[NitroBoy543]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

whats a calvatation(SP) plate

 

[alcan]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

The cavitation plate (or anti ventilation plate) is the large horizonal fin located above the prop. If you look at the vertical fin behind the prop,where the main exhaust exits you will see a screened opening. This is the main h2o pick-up. They do have flush attachments that fit this type deal. They are a pain in the butt. On the other hand with 20" of snow anything is a pain in the butt. No worry bud spring is comming. Around here the grass grows best in the driveway.Seriously the tree huggers call the oily grass thing biofiltration. We have to sod diches(Bioswales) here to save indangerd salmon.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Run it in a bucket. MUCH easier in the long run...<br />- Scott

 

[dkondelik]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Mornin' Nitro,<br /><br />I've got to agree with the others. Use the Bucket/Trash can. Easy and safe (once the snow gives the opportunity).<br /><br />This is an internal combustion engine. There is imminent risk of serious damage by running the motor without cooling water. There is a very good probability that the water pump (impeller) has been damaged by running it “dry”.<br /><br />It might be suggested that you replace the impeller to minimize risk of further potential damage.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />HAVE FUN!

 

[NitroBoy543]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Ok thanks alot guys Are parts readily avalable for this motor? if yes where are some places i can get them, and a manual would be helpfull too

 

[dkondelik]

Re: Where is my water inlet? Evinrude 7.5hp, 1955

Hi Again Nitro,<br /><br />This series of motors (engines?) was common across several hps and years. They are a gem to work on.<br /><br />Parts and manuals can be found at online sources including here at iboats as well as at<br /><br /> http://www.maxrules.com/fixomcindex.html <br /><br />and possibly, even at your local Bomb/Johnson/Rude dealer.<br /><br />Another source for OEM manuals is:<br /> http://www.kencook.com/ <br /><br />Other sources for parts might include<br /><br /> http://www.featherweightoutboards.com <br /><br />and yes, your local Napa dealer (but having the correct part number is required info for order/purchase)<br /><br />Good Luck<br />HAVE FUN!