1958 Evinrude 5.5hp Fisherman Cowl

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  • March 8, 2022 at 9:38 pm #255798
    Mike Nazarenko
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      Recently acquired a 1958 Evinrude 5.5 hp Fisherman.  I have finished the rebuild and awaiting warmer weather to barrel test.  Today I struggled with reattaching the cowl, a lot of twisting and maneuvering and in the process scratched the side of the cowl with the shift lever.  The spacing between the cowl and the shift level is very tight.  Any suggestions on how to get it back on.  I was going to repaint the cowl but with this issue the repainted cow will surely  get scratched.

       

      I do own a 1958 10 hp Sportwin that allows the shift lever to be inverted clearing the way to remove and install the cowl…

       

      Am I missing something on the Evinrude 5.5.

       

      Thank you.

      March 8, 2022 at 9:48 pm #255799
      Buccaneer
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        Some of the shift levers “pull out” and you can rotate them upside down so you
        have clearance.

        Prepare to be boarded!

        March 8, 2022 at 10:58 pm #255801
        rpsiii
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          Slip one of your old socks on over the shift lever to prevent scrathing the cowl. It helps the cowl slide right on past the shift lever too.

          Hope it helps!

          Respectfully,

          Bob

          March 9, 2022 at 8:14 am #255834
          frankr
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            The special shift lever was used on Gale motors.  Can be retrofitted on your Evinrude if you so desire.

            Otherwise, remove the lower spark plug and put the shifter in reverse.  Put the front end of the cowl on first, then with everything positioned just so, the rear.  Yeah, I know, it’s a pain.  Johnson had it over us in that instance.

             

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            March 9, 2022 at 9:35 am #255838
            fleetwin
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              rpsiii wrote:

              Slip one of your old socks on over the shift lever to prevent scrathing the cowl. It helps the cowl slide right on past the shift lever too.

              Hope it helps!

              Respectfully,

              Bob

              Yes, this seems to be the best method.  Sometimes, shifting into forward or reverse gear helps also.  You are not alone, this is a wrestling match at best.  But, the sock will protect your engine cover at least.

              March 9, 2022 at 10:06 am #255842
              seakaye12
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                Like Frankr says…..removing the spark plug(s) at least the bottom one certainly seems to help.

                 

                March 9, 2022 at 10:53 am #255847
                Mike Nazarenko
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                  Removing the spark plug and adding the sock, thank you.

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