evinrude 40 hp, no spark

[chestercheese]

hello people, i'm new to all this,
i've got myself an evinrude 40hp twin spark, i thinks its about 1964 year? its got no spark, so i took the fly wheel off and found the coils are shot, and prob the points, any idea where i could pos get new parts for this old engine? if they still exist? or if any of you nice people have any spares kicking about?
many many thanks dan

 

[kbait]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

You're looking at the same ignition system used by all Johnson/evinrude twin cylinders from '52-'74. Parts are readily available. Sierra aftermarket parts can be ordered from this site at great prices! You can get coils and points/condensers, impellers etc.. good luck!

http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...d_poid=109172&gd_row=143&**********=779959421

http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=111574&gd_row=26&**********=779959421

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

Most of that should be available right here at the Iboats store.

 

[mikesea]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

Those coils breakdown from age,points ,condensers ,and water impellers ,along with grease and gear oil are yearly maint.parts.Sparklugs too,mainly because the older ignition systems are harder on plugs.You should also be aware that the newer fuels are hard on the old hoses and fuelpump diaphrams.as said,these parts are avail at IBOATS store.Not only are the prices low,but,your getting most ,if not all your information from the site.Therefore its my belief,and im not affiliated in any way except as you are,a member,I try to use the store and ask that other members do the same to support the great free site that it is

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

good info here. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=299680

 

[chestercheese]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

thanks for the quality info people,
i should be getting the coils, points and kit next week, i'll keep you all posted if i get it going or not, thanks again guys

 

[keeperp_2]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

I have the same problem. I can get no spark from by plugs. I dont have it hooked up to an electric start and am just using the pull start. would that be a reason why there is not spark?

 

[bktheking]

Re: evinrude 40 hp, no spark

No these motors don't require a battery to produce spark. Disconnect the main harness coming out of the motor and try it. Still no spark, check coils for cracks, dirty points, bad condensors.

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