Re: GALE BUCCANEER 5.0 HP

[Buccaneer]

John, most likely your model is a 5D14B instead of 5D148.
I believed the "B" designates it as a Buccaneer.
Speigel Brooklure, Goodyear Sea Bee, & Sea King all used
the 5D14 power head in 1957, and I’m guessing prior years
would work. If you can find parts diagrams for the various
years of 5 hp, compare the power head "base" gasket parts
numbers. If they’re the same, good chance it would bolt up.
I’m sure other’s will know more.
A search for "froze up", etc., on the forum should bring up
lots of threads on people’s favorite "stuck engine" therapies!
Good luck.

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