I'm looking at an '63 Evinrude 40HP. It appears to be very well maintained. I'm just wondering if anybody knows of any inherent problems with this model. It has electric shift. Is this a plus or minus? Thanks.
I've had three trouble free seasons from this old motor until now. It starts good the first time after launching, runs smooth and strong at any speeds, you can run it around the lake for hours, no problem. If you shut it off it is nearly impossible to restart. The last three times out it has...
I am planning to mount a 12 gal. fuel tank under the front seat of my 13' Whaler. I will hold it in place with straps anchored to the floor. My plan is to drill 7/16" holes thru the inner floor, dig out some of the foam core around the perimeter of the hole, vacuum out the loose stuff and then...
I'm replacing upper and lower crank seals on my "61 Johnson 40HP. Upper seal is in finished and went well. I have the lower seal assembly out and have some questions. The quad ring goes inside of the groove in the retainer but it is narrower than the groove and has some side to side play...
I have replaced the water pump housing and impeller on my '61 Johnson 40. Twice since then I have had the lower unit removed for repairs and decided to inspect the pump. Both times when I removed the pump I found two of the impeller vanes turned the wrong way. (Impeller is otherwise in good...
I just finished restoration of '61 Johnson 40HP. This engine specifies a fuel/oil ratio of 25-1. In it's era it was common practice to use regular motor oil to mix with the gas. Today we have highly specialized two stroke oils to use. Would it be safe to use a leaner fuel/oil mix in an...
