1958 Evinrude

[TKE381]

I have a 1958 Evinrude with a few minor problems. I have purchased a new boat and have been leaving the old Rude in the back yard. I hate to see it rot away with the boat it's on. Is something like this worth anything at all? I have a second 1958 Rude engine for parts. I don't think it will ever run again without a lot of work. I there is anyone out there with an interest in old engines, let me know what I can do with this.

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1958 Evinrude

Tom, they were good old engines, if your thinking of giving it away there should be some kid that can repair small engines that would love to have it, I try to come up with a couple older engines ever summer for kids, they will never forget a act of kindness---Bob

 

[JB]

Re: 1958 Evinrude

It would help to know just what Evinrude you have, Tom.

 

[TKE381]

Re: 1958 Evinrude

JB - Its a 35hp Lark. The top plug had a heli-coil on it when I removed it. Needs a little machining to fix I think. Also, when I attempted to remove the head, some of the bolts were frozen. <br /><br />The lower unit has new parts, but still leaks. Otherwise, it is good. Ran the last time I started it. The second "parts" engine is the same, but was neglected badly.<br /><br />I like Bob's idea. Maybe I can find a kid around here who wants a project.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: 1958 Evinrude

These old Larks and Super Seahorses sell pretty well on eBay. Lots of people interested in them, and you won't have to ship. Just make it clear that it's for local pickup only. You'll be surprised at the price they bring.<br /><br />Sell them with the old boat and trailer, and you'll get even more, especially if you can get one or both running to show the buyer.<br /><br />I have a 58 Johnson 35 that's going in the lake today for the first time in 3 years. It's been tested in the barrel, and now it's time to put it on the water to do the final adjustments.<br /><br />It wasn't that hard to get going.