1968 evinrude 55 HP triumph mounting questions

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JDuvall

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I just got this engine. It's been sitting in a crate from the factory it's never been in the water. I didn't notice that it only has two upper mounting holes that are 9 inches apart. No lower mounting holes. My question is is that safe for one and are there any brackets off of other omc motors of that era that will interchange with this motor that are the normal 4 hole pattern?
 
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Yes----There are brackets to mount the motor.----From the mid 1960's to 1972 will fit.-----Your location ?-----Brackets have multiple holes to adjust height.----Install a new impeller before launching the boat.
 
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Brackets are available NEW and actually not many beer tokens needed.
 
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yep I found them on ebay. The brackets didn't come with the motor. I knew I was missing something.
 
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I plan to change impeller , fuel pump, hoses, plugs. and lower unit oil Thanks for the advice.
 
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Brackets were shipped with the motor when new.-----Were they not in the crate ?----Any pictures of this motor ?---Your location ?
 
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