Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

[fordtuff]

Hey guys, just picked up an Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman, just wondering the year of it.

Serial is #5512-51683

Also, Im wondering about the oil for the foot, it says on it hypoid oil only, what is hypoid, and could I replace it with 75w-90 castrol syntec?

Thanks guys!!

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

5512 = 1956 model ... I'll let someone else comment on the gearcase lube.

 

[F_R]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

Hey guys, just picked up an Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman, just wondering the year of it.

Serial is #5512-51683

Also, Im wondering about the oil for the foot, it says on it hypoid oil only, what is hypoid, and could I replace it with 75w-90 castrol syntec?

Thanks guys!!

It is a 1956. "Hypoid" refers to automotive rear axles where the pinion gear is lower than the centerline of the ring gear. That was long ago, and no longer a concern. So, the modern equivelent is 90 weight gear oil. Or 80-90. Or I see no problem with the 75-90.

 

[fordtuff]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

Thanks alot guys.

One more question, can i run Champion J6c sparkplugs in it?

 

[F_R]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

Thanks alot guys.

One more question, can i run Champion J6c sparkplugs in it?

Does a bear poop in the woods? You betcha!

 

[fordtuff]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

F_R thanks alot for all your help, just 1 more question for you, not too sure about the mixture, would it be 24:1? or 50:1

 

[56 rude]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

24to1

 

[jasona]

Re: Evinrude 5.5 Fisherman

May I ask what you paid for the 1956 motor? I have the same motor with the original gas tank that I am going to sell, but I am not sure what a fair price would be.