if you plan changing the impeller it is a bit tricky because you need to pull the powerhead by taking out 7 bolts, disconnecting the throttle linkage and fuel hose
it sounds complicated but it is not. pulling the PH may… damage the base gasket so a new one is needed…work carefully .
18-3001B – water pump kit for Johnson/Evinrude 5.5 hp 1954-55, Evinrud – VintageOutboard.com
As a AOMCI member you would have access to the maintenance 400 pages + ” bible” for your oldy. It containsall you need to know to keep your engine going another generation …or two or three
AOMCI Membership is worth the price of the book !! you can download and print & bind locally
see typical pages on dropping the gear case
Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂
