Hello, 39 years later after lots of TLC, I'm ready for a replacement power head or a new outboard. I know very little about outboards and what interchanges. My engine model is Evinrude E55RWLCOS
Its a Commercial Engine, 2 cylinder 55hp and my understanding is it may have had a 70 lower unit in addition to pull start and tiller control. The water jacket around the top cylinder sleeve has cracked away. JB weld and a new head gasket did not solve the problem. I have low compression and high cylinder leak down compared to the bottom cylinder. I'm also getting cooling water into the cylinder right away.
Are quality rebuilt power heads available for this rare engine? If I was looking for a good used power head, what blocks would fit this mid section and lower unit without modifications? Thank you.
Its a Commercial Engine, 2 cylinder 55hp and my understanding is it may have had a 70 lower unit in addition to pull start and tiller control. The water jacket around the top cylinder sleeve has cracked away. JB weld and a new head gasket did not solve the problem. I have low compression and high cylinder leak down compared to the bottom cylinder. I'm also getting cooling water into the cylinder right away.
Are quality rebuilt power heads available for this rare engine? If I was looking for a good used power head, what blocks would fit this mid section and lower unit without modifications? Thank you.