Johnson 55 HP 1978 Model 55E78, 55EL78

Clymer - 1973-1990 CLYMER EVINRUDE/JOHNSON OUTBOARD 48-235 HP SERVICE MANUAL  B736

• Covers 48-235 HP
• 1973-1990
• Shop Manual

SELOC - Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 1973-89 Repair Manual #1302

• Covers all 1.25-60 Hp, 1 and 2-cylinder, 2-stroke models.
• 1973-1989
• Repair Manual

18-3083 Sierra Impeller

18-3325 Water Pump Repair Kit  - Without Housing

• The Sierra 18-3325 Water Pump Kit Contains: (1) 18-2705 Oil Seal, (1) 18-3083 Impeller, (1) 18-3108 Impeller Key, (1) 18-3337 Grommet, (1) 18-3343 Wear Plate, (1) 18-7134 O-Ring

18-3336 Water Pump Housing

18-3525 Water Pump Repair Kit - With Housing

18-3543 Marine Thermostat

• 143 deg farenheigt

18-3674 Thermostat Kit

• The Sierra 18-3674 Thermostat Kit is interchangeable with the following: GLM 13280. Contains: 18-1219 Grommet Gasket, 18-0182 Thermostat Gasket, 18-3135 Stainless Steel Bolt, 18-2546 Thermostat Gasket, 18-3567 Rubber Valve, 18-3562 Valve Cup, 18-1243 Valve Spring, 18-3563 Poppet Relief Valve, 18-3565 Retainer, 18-3543 Thermostat.
• Sierra Thermostat Kit
• 18-3543 Thermostat Included
• Sierra part number: 18-3674
• Interchangeable with the following: GLM 13280

18-1354 Needle Bearing

• Sierra Needle Bearing
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-1354
• Interchangeable with the following: GLM 22890, Evinrude/Johnson 386764

18-1355 Aft Outside Carrier Needle Bearing

GLM Part Number: 22900; Sierra Part Number: 18-1355; OMC Part Number: 386765

18-2287 Clutch Dog

• Sierra Clutch Dog
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-2287
• Interchangeable with the following: GLM 22683, Evinrude/Johnson 319895

18-2355 Marine Prop Shaft

For: 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 60, 70, 75 HP 2 & 3 cyl outboards (1975-1987)

18-3705 Marine Prop Nut

18-3716 Marine Prop Nut Kit

Prop Kit Contents:

• Part #      O.E.#   Description
• 18-3705  314503   Prop Nut
• 18-3742  314502   Cotter Pin
• 18-4228  315810   Prop Spacer

18-3742 Marine Cotter Pin

• Sierra Cotter Pin
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-3742-9
• Interchangeable with the following: GLM 22120, Evinrude/Johnson 314502, OMC 314502
• Size: 1/8 x 1-1/4"

18-4230 Marine Thrust Washer

18-4232 Marine Prop Spacer

40 - 75 HP Aluminum Propellers for Small 3-3/8" Gearcase (Thru-Hub Exhaust), 13 Tooth Spline

For Evinrude Johnson OMC BRP, 13 Tooth Spline

• 40-75 HP (Small Gearcase & Thru-Hub Exhaust)
• 13 Tooth Spline, 3-3/8 inch gearcase
• Be sure to count the number of spline teeth on your prop shaft.
•  
• 40 HP, 2 Cyl, 1984 - 2005
• 48 HP, 1987-1996
• 50 HP, 2 Cyl, 1975 - 2005
• 55 HP, 2 Cyl, 1976-1979
• 60 HP 2 Cyl, 1980-1985
• 65 HP, 2 Cyl, 1980-1985
• 75 HP, 3 Cyl, 1975-1985
• Sprint/Formula E  1986-1992

Sorted by Pitch. 

Pitch is how far, in inches,  the boat would travel with 1 prop rotation (under ideal conditions).  Higher pitch = Faster, Lower Pitch = Slower and more power.

OMC and Michigan Aluminum Propellers

Michigan Vortex Aluminum Props,  XHS Drop-In Hub

• C Series Propellers Using XHS 111 or XHSII 221 Drop-In Hub Kit
• 13 Tooth Spline, 3-3/8 inch Gearcase, Thru-Hub Exhaust

40 - 75 HP Evinrude Johnson BRP Aluminum Propellers for Small 3-3/8" Gearcase (Thru-Hub Exhaust)

40 - 75 HP Evinrude Johnson BRP Stainless Steel Propellers for Small 3-3/8" Gearcase (Thru-Hub Exhaust)

Return to Propellers:

40 - 75 HP Stainless Steel Propellers for Small 3-3/8" Small Gearcase (Thru-Hub Exhaust), 13 Tooth Spline

For Evinrude Johnson OMC BRP, 13 Tooth Spline

• 40-75 HP (Small Gearcase & Thru-Hub Exhaust)
• 13 Tooth Spline, 3-3/8 inch gearcase
• Be sure to count the number of spline teeth on your prop shaft.
•  
• 40 HP, 2 Cyl, 1984 - 2005
• 48 HP, 1987-1996
• 50 HP, 2 Cyl, 1975 - 2005
• 55 HP, 2 Cyl, 1976-1979
• 60 HP 2 Cyl, 1980-1985
• 65 HP, 2 Cyl, 1980-1985
• 75 HP, 3 Cyl, 1975-1985
• Sprint/Formula E  1986-1992

Sorted by Pitch. 

Pitch is how far, in inches,  the boat would travel with 1 prop rotation (under ideal conditions).  Higher pitch = Faster, Lower Pitch = Slower and more power.

OMC and Michigan Stainless Steel

Michigan Ballistic High-Performance Stainless Steel,  XHS Drop-In Hub

• C Series Propellers Using XHS 111 or XHSII 221 Drop-In Hub Kit
• 13 Tooth Spline, 3-3/8 inch Gearcase, Thru-Hub Exhaust

Michigan Rapture Performance Stainless Steel

Rubber Hub

40 - 75 HP Evinrude Johnson BRP Aluminum Propellers for Small 3-3/8" Small Gearcase (Thru-Hub Exhaust)

40 - 75 HP Evinrude Johnson BRP Stainless Steel Propellers for Small 3-3/8" Small Gearcase (Thru-Hub Exhaust)

Return to Propellers:

18-5697 Starter Brush and Spring Set

• Sierra Brush and Spring Set
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-5697
• Interchangeable with the following: Arco BK900, Chrysler F15164, 74384, Evinrude/Johnson 385952, Mercury 75384, 57390, 63292, 753841, 898265016, Mercury 75384

Sierra International 18-5709 Marine Rectifier for Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Motor

173692 Regulator Rectifier 4 Wires for Johnson Evinrude 9.9-60 HP

18-5808 STARTER SOLENOID

18-7042 Siearra Carb Kit

Note: 25, 35 HP 1995-Up Except 3 Cylinder Models

18-7093 Sierra Carburetor Needle and Seat

18-7210 Sierra Carburetor Float

18-7222 Sierra Carb Kit With Float

18-7352 Fuel Pump

• Sierra Fuel Pump
• Uses Kit: 18-7821
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-7352
• Interchangeable with the following: Evinrude/Johnson 385781, 388268, 394543, 395713, 382354, 398387, 438556, 432451, 398338, 433387, Mallory 9-35352

18-7820 Fuel Pump Kit 

• Sierra Fuel Pump Kit
• Contains 18-0850 Fuel Pump Gasket, 18-2900 Cap to Fuel Pump Gasket
• Sierra part number: 18-7820
• Interchangeable with the following: GLM 40820, Evinrude/Johnson 393103, Mallory 9-37702

438556 Evinrude Johnson OMC BRP Replacement Fuel Pump 20-140 HP

It of often cheaper to replace the entire fuel pump than to buy a repair kit.

18-4318 Powerhead Gasket Set

• Sierra Powerhead Gasket Set
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-4318
• Interchangeable with the following: Evinrude/Johnson 439083, 390076

Gasket Set Contains:

• 18-0963 Intake Manifold GasketTwin     335633     1
• 18-0850 Fuel Pump Mtg. Gasket            303615      1
• 18-0118 Carburetor Gasket                  325092       2
• 18-0983 Carburetor to Airbox               321497       1
• 18-3802 Head Gasket               327795,335359      1
• 18-0941 Water Jacket Cover Gasket      315538       1
• 18-0157 Air Box Split Gasket                330698       1
• 18-0128 Powerhead Mounting Gasket 326468, 351018  1
• 18-0136 Powerhead Mounting Gasket    328283         1
• 18-1224 Exhaust Cover Gasket             315869        1
• 18-1218 Exhaust Cover Gasket             315868        1
• 18-0182 Seal                                       310058        1

Note 50 HP 1971-1975 use 315539 Head Gasket, plus

Note 55 HP 1976 use 320658 Head Gasket, plus

Note 55/60 HP 1980-1985 2-Cylinder

18-2001 Oil Seal

18-3802 Head Gasket

 Champion (5828) Stainless Steel Marine Plug Spark Plug

• Unique anti-fouling design
• Engineered to exceed OE designs
• Maximum durability
• Designed for easy starting

18-5176 Ignition Coil

18-5758 Power Pack

Champion 828M Spark Plug Ql77JC4

Also see:  Champion (5828) Stainless Steel Marine Plug Spark Plug

Also Fits Mercury Outboard

• 280 HP 2002 Offshore  2.5L EFI
• 280 HP 2002 Sport, SS 2.5L EFI
• 18 HP 1985-1980
• 9.8 HP 1985-1979
• 7.5 HP 1985-1979

Champion L77JC4 (821M) Copper Plus Small Engine Spark Plug

• .030 Gap

See Also:  Champion (5828) Stainless Steel Marine Plug Spark Plug

13-1872 Upper Main Bearing

CAGED BEARING KIT

• GLM Part Number: 22800; Sierra Part Number: 18-1352; Mercury Part Number: 31-67445; OMC Part Number: 378252
• Metal Cage 16 NEEDLES
• 1.375 Journal Size 40C (1974-Thru) 45-60HP 2-Cyl. (1971-Thru) 3-Cyl. (All) V4 (1962-1978)

18-1378 Rod Bearing Complete

Johnson/Evinrude Rod Bearing for (18-135HP) Outboard

18-3914 .02 OS Marine Piston Rings

3.207/.020 Bore

18-4040 Marine Needle Bearing

18-4075 Connecting Rod Bolt

• Replaces OEM part # 308186

18-4712 Cylinder Sleeve

• ID 3.1875
• OD 3.453
• Wall 0.125
• Length 5.556
• Repplacement straight sleeve with ports cut in

Sierra 18-3915 Piston Rings 3.217/.030

• Sierra Piston Rings
• For Johnson/Evinrude 3/2 Cylinder, 35-60 HP Motors
• Bore 3.217/.030
• Meets or exceeds the original equipment quality
• Sierra part number: 18-3915
• Interchangeable with the following: GLM 24330, Evinrude/Johnson 391416, 434109, Mallory 9-54402, Wiseco 3217KD

18-2659 Lower Unit Seal Kit

Note: 60 HP - 2 Cycle Only

Note:  75 HP - Small Gearcase Only

Seal Kit Contents:

• Part #     Desc.      O.E. #               Qty.
• 18-0969 Impeller Housing Gasket 319586 1
• 18-2059 Oil Seal 321466 1
• 18-2060 Oil Seal 321467 2
• 18-2064 Oil Seal 332205 1
• 18-2532 Foam Seal 305762 1
• 18-2537 Rubber Seal 324937 1
• 18-2855 Shift Housing Cover to Gear Case Gasket 314082 1
• 18-4248 Washer 311598 2
• 18-7115 O-Ring 302588 1
• 18-7120 O-Ring 307853 1
• 18-7137 O-Ring 318372 1
• 18-7140 O-Ring 320303 1
• 18-7145 O-Ring 333572 2
• 18-7475 Quad Ring 332584 3

18-7109 Marine O-Ring

ID: 0.214, Width: 0.048

18-7111 O-Ring

ID: 0.197, Width 0.113

18-7115 O-Ring

ID: 0.1735, Wisth: 0.135

18-7123 O-Ring

ID: 2.235, Width: 0.100

18-7128 O-Ring

ID: 1.835, Width: 0.100

18-7137 Marine O-Ring

ID: 0.320, Width: 0.155

18-7140 Marine O-Ring

ID: 2.750, Width: 0.135

18-0543 Oil Seal

• OD: 1.926", Shaft: 1.540", Width: 0.243"

18-2059 Marine Oil Seal for OMC

Size: 0.750, OD: 1.126, Width: 0.200

18-5630 Starter