evinrude elto 1920-1930's - no spark

[Pardner]

I have an opportunity to buy and old 1920-1930's evinrude elto outboard. The current owner says the motor has compression but does not have any spark. Can anyone tell me the prospects of finding the coil/ignition parts for this old of a motor?

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: evinrude elto 1920-1930's - no spark

Hi Pardner,<br /> Depends on the model. It's possible that it is a battery ignition motor, in which case you'd need a 6V Hot Shot or automotive type battery to kick it off. Later ELTOs had regular magnetos and are fairly sturdy for most models. Weak points are often the magnets, which were not of the permanent variety back in those days. There are guys in the AOMCI who have parts and some even have flywheel re-magnitizers! I've got a 1929 Elto Speedster with the battery ignition - "starts with a quarter-turn!" It's one of the sweetest running motors I've ever had from ANY era. And talk about a racket! Even the open piped go-fasts on the River will slow down and take a look as this thing cruises along! Gotta love it!<br />- Scott

 

[Kenneth Duke]

Re: evinrude elto 1920-1930's - no spark

Hi PARDNER I Have the answer to youre prayers!!! Go to www.acmeoutboards.com They specialize in the parts @ restoration of these earlier johnson evinrude outboard engines.They cary all the parts for them and decals.give them a call they'll be glad to give you any info they have for you.

 

[Pardner]

Re: evinrude elto 1920-1930's - no spark

Thanks much guys. Hey Chinewalker I know you know all about old rudes I've a 1953 7.5 fleetwin. The carb kit that is orderable is not for my year can I put a say 1958' carb on it?