Reply To: Evinrude 5.5 won’t start

[Sam M.]

kmead wrote:

I don’t know any part numbers (maybe it doesn’t matter much for these old engines?) so it would be very helpful if someone could direct me to the actual parts I need.

I know that the coils for your engine were used on many models of OMC outboards, so search for OMC Universal coils.  No part number is needed.  Just match up the shape, not colour.

kmead wrote:

I’m thinking since I’ve got the flywheel off I might as well replace the plugs, points, and condensers too.

If your spark plugs are the right type and aren’t the newer taller type that require removal of the lower cowling to fully remove them (assuming your lower cowling is the same size as the OMC-made Gale Buccaneer 5hp’s one from a couple years later) then I would not reccomend replacing them unless something is wrong with them.  It may take some time to find new and correct ones that aren’t too tall anyway, and if you do, you’ll then have an extra set of spark plugs to bring in the boat for backup.