'52 Bigtwin

[longshanks]

Hi -

My father just inherited what appears to be a 1952 25 horsepower Evinrude Bigtwin, built in Peterborough Ontario, Canada. It is a manual start. It looks somewhat rough on the exterior, but has good compression, spark, and looks to be reasonable mechanically. Looks like a great restoration project and the first thing he asked me is if I might be able to find him a parts manual or a service manual for this motor?

I recall the s/n started with 2003, denoting this as a late-cycle 1952 outboard.

Any hints on where we might locate the parts/service manual for this? Can you still find parts for these? He thought he may have to replace the coils, but not just sure yet.

thanks in advance.

 

[FlightOntario]

Re: '52 Bigtwin

Not that I know much about anything, but I was able to get like any part from Bombardier itself. I went to the closest store to me (Klaus Marine in Etobicoke) and the guy behind the counter puller up all the parts I could ever want in about 2 seconds. I Figure you could order parts from them, or check with your local BRP dealer. I am currently trying to find the site that shows where they are for you. I will post it as soon as I can find the damn thing.

http://shop.evinrude.com/media/document/ModelNumberReference.pdf I checked this and you are right 2003 is the model for the '52 25hp model.

edit: also this http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/columns/max/24/index.cfm

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: '52 Bigtwin

Most of the common ignition, carb and water pump parts are still available through Bombardier dealers or after-market places...like Iboats.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: '52 Bigtwin

Anyone fortunate enough to find a 1952 Big Twin should completely restore it!

These are awesome motors and well worth the effort in making them pristine.

A good place to get a service manual is through the Ken Cook Company, which is at:

www.outboardbooks.com

Factory service manuals are available there and so are owner's manuals. If you need parts, you might checks these sources, starting with the top.

sea-way.com
engine blade and prop.com
outboard-parts.com
laingsoutboards.com
tcoutboard.com
fairwindsmarina.com
salvagemarine.com
marinepartsoutlet.com
outboardexchange.com
Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
budgetboats.net
americanoutboard.com
piratemarinesalvage.com
trixieslanding.com
mmmarinesalvage.com
tcoutboards.com

Engine Blade and Prop has been great about older stuff in the past, probably moreso than Sea-Way.

Take good care of that old classic.