Another Evinrude Success

[LoneStar in Nebraska]

I have an 8hp that went into storage for 13 years. I followed the manual when placed into storage on March 15, 1996.I restarted the motor on October 31, 2009 with about 10 to 15 pulls...Rough running in the test tank for about 2 hours then the running smoothed out and I took off for Branched Oak Lake.After a two hour breakin I have my boat and motor back in serviceMotor is on a 1951/1952 14 foot LoneStar.I know that Ole Evinrude knew what he was doing! My Dad purchased the LoneStar and I purchased the Evinrude.
LoneStar in Nebraska

 

[mla2ofus]

Re: Another Evinrude Success

Congrats!!! I too have a '54 15HP 'rude. The ol' girl just runs like a clock.
It's hanging on a 12' Livingston and the wife and I love it for a two person fishing rig.
Mike

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Another Evinrude Success

Good to hear. Amazing how things go well when you follow the instructions.

 

[Elbo]

Re: Another Evinrude Success

Well Done.Be sure to go fishing often.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: Another Evinrude Success

Do you have a picture of the Lone Star? I have a late 50's Lone Star rated for a 40hp I'm working on fixing up.

 

[LoneStar in Nebraska]

Re: Another Evinrude Success

Steve,

I do not have any pictures I can post. I have a '51/'52 commander. If you go to the boat forum and look at the June 14, 2007 thread from OhioLowell and scroll down You will see a Manufacture's Catalog picture and discription. I did not mention on the '84 8hp I did rebuild the waterpump just because it was time. Last Word - THANKS TO ALL OF YOU who posted your experiences so a novice like me did not have so much trouble.
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LoneStar in Nebraska
Howard