just picked up a very nice running 59 5.5 evinrude just got done going through the motor and went to drian lower unit and there was a little water mixed in no one in my area can get the drian and vent gasket my question is has any one used o-ring’s on the screws to seal them and i am using lubrimatic hi vis 80-90 for the lube is that correct for this year motor or is it suppose to be grease.
Original part #307522 or Sierra #18-2945. Later plastic style is #311598 or Sierra #18-4248-9 five pack. Should be able to get the Sierra parts at some NAPA Auto Parts stores? Orings won’t work except on the plugs that were designed to take them. They had a cavity designed into the plug to allow the oring to seal without being squished out.
You can make one out of a coffee can lid that will work until you get the correct part.
Neat!
I really wish there was some bulk source of some generic part where the cost per washer is in the pennies… I like checking the oil after any time I run an engine.
Best price I could find today was $31.82 for 50 (on a limited time special) which is still 64 cents each….
thanks for the info i did use some oring’s that fit screw nice and tight and no leaks as of yet i will look up part numbers and order the right parts for it thanks for all the info i’d like to say id be asking more questions as times goes but this evinrude runs so strong it not going to break,is there any info out there on how many golden jubilee motors where made would be nice to know more about it.
You can make one out of a coffee can lid that will work until you get the correct part.
Neat!
I really wish there was some bulk source of some generic part where the cost per washer is in the pennies… I like checking the oil after any time I run an engine.
Best price I could find today was $31.82 for 50 (on a limited time special) which is still 64 cents each….
Check McMaster Carr. They have plastic washers that will work. Pack of 50 for $9.
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