Reply To: 1955 QD 16 Rod Knock/Piston Upgrade Question

[Jeff Barsch]

Thanks for confirming Fleetwin.  I checked both powerheads and fortunately those weep holes were open on both.  Attached is an update of work completed this weekend. I got the cases together performed a test fit, checked water flow and water exited well from the outlet and exhaust and bores were dry.  I then primed and painted, the cylinders were lightly honed, new rings installed and end gap confirmed in spec on both cylinders, as well as piston to wall clearance.  I returned the pistons to original bores.  The crank spins smoothly after bolt-up.  In addition, I lapped all gasket faces.  Once the anerobic sealant sets up I will finish build-up and hope to barrel test  this week and possibly hit the water this weekend. New gaskets are being used on buildup.

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP