Evinrude family heirloom

[Verner]

This is my first post on this forum, and I was hoping for some guidance. When I was a kid I used to go fishing with my grandfather in the pictured boat. He died when I was in middle school, which was pretty tough. My brother had leukemia, and I lived with my grandparents whenever someone in my class was sick (couldn’t bring diseases home, my brother’s immune system couldn’t fight off infection). Suffice to say, we were very close.

This boat was purchased in 1959, the Evinrude Fastwin in 1960 as far as we know. He had it overhauled every year until his death in 1993. It has been stored indoors and the boat has passed to me. I have a lot of work to do on the boat, but it is mostly replacing seats and hardware. The motor is another story.

I am fairly handy but have never worked on an outboard, only minor fixes for lawnmowers and chainsaws. Assuming it is still in decent shape, is this something a novice could attempt fixing up? I see the fuel hand pump I remember is gone, and the attachments are interesting, I am comfortable replacing gaskets, and have done basic tune up work, but can’t pretend to be anything but a novice here. I suppose I am looking for guidance on manuals, parts resources, etc. I am willing to do whatever research, but if it is best left to a pro I don’t mind hearing that either.

Any info or insight would be very much appreciated! My family thinks I should just sell it and get something new, but if I can salvage this piece of my childhood it would be much more meaningful.

Thanks!

 

[racerone]

I would guess that it is a 1961 model Sportwin and 10 HP.-------An excellent motor.-----Visit ----leroysramblings----To learn how to maintain this simple motor.

 

[Crosbyman]

why not just fire it up after... you install a new impeller. it could work perfectly if stored properly (carb drained , cylinder oiled up gearcase emptied and refilled before storage.

in any event check the GC oil for water contamination .. if none dump the oil and refill (cheap cost. ) use new nylon washers

don't forget to properly mix TCW3 oil in the fuel at 24/1 to keep all the innards oiled up .
Liters are easy 1L of oil per 24 L of fuel

coils could be shot but not a big deal to restore a great 10hp .. you will get all the help you need here and on the AOMCI board at the ASK A MEMBER board .. everybody welcome to post questions

https://www.aomci.org/forums/forum/ask-a-member-d1/
here are a few utubes ...again it is a great hobby to keep these oldies going and going and going at a cost less than the taxes on a spanky new outboard. OEM Parts are available at the dealer's. Sierra parts are available or Amazon.

 

[racerone]

You will catch more fish with that motor than with a new fangled plastic motor.

 

[clemsonfor]

This is my first post on this forum, and I was hoping for some guidance. When I was a kid I used to go fishing with my grandfather in the pictured boat. He died when I was in middle school, which was pretty tough. My brother had leukemia, and I lived with my grandparents whenever someone in my class was sick (couldn’t bring diseases home, my brother’s immune system couldn’t fight off infection). Suffice to say, we were very close.

This boat was purchased in 1959, the Evinrude Fastwin in 1960 as far as we know. He had it overhauled every year until his death in 1993. It has been stored indoors and the boat has passed to me. I have a lot of work to do on the boat, but it is mostly replacing seats and hardware. The motor is another story.

I am fairly handy but have never worked on an outboard, only minor fixes for lawnmowers and chainsaws. Assuming it is still in decent shape, is this something a novice could attempt fixing up? I see the fuel hand pump I remember is gone, and the attachments are interesting, I am comfortable replacing gaskets, and have done basic tune up work, but can’t pretend to be anything but a novice here. I suppose I am looking for guidance on manuals, parts resources, etc. I am willing to do whatever research, but if it is best left to a pro I don’t mind hearing that either.

Any info or insight would be very much appreciated! My family thinks I should just sell it and get something new, but if I can salvage this piece of my childhood it would be much more meaningful.

Thanks!

I had a 68or 69 25HP it looked just like that...well yours looks in way better condition and I sold mine 15 years ago. Mine was as reliable as the day is long, would idle so smooth.

As to the had it "overhauled" each year. I'm guessing you mean maybe winterized and new plugs...maybe water pump?

If I was you at a minimum I would put a new water pump in it. Your going to need to rebuild the carb. Need a new fuel line...that tank is probably rusty. If I was you I'd buy a new plastic tank and new fuel line. With the primer ball your talking about. For the water pump you will need to pull the lower unit off, also I would change the gear oil in the foot. If you really can just "swap gaskets" this may or may not be over your head? None of it is hard, but if you don't work on stuff regular you will need to read a service manual or a few posts here and now you have YouTube, when I started there wasn't YouTube so it was all learned by trial and error and forum questions.

 

[Crosbyman]

here is a great book btw to guide you to restoring your oldy.
and your grand kids will be able to run great great granpa's motor.

Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide To Making An Old Motor Run Forever Book By Max Wawrzyniak, ('tp') | Indigo

Buy the book Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever by max wawrzyniak at Indigo

www.chapters.indigo.ca

Evinrude and Johnson are cousins

 

[tphoyt]

I say go for it. You will find all the help you need right here.
Take lots of pictures during disassembling if your not confident about what your doing so you will have them to reference on reassembly. It sounds like it was well taken care of so you shouldn’t in theory have to get to deep into the pocket to get it up and running again.
Best

 

[racerone]

The grandson started his 1963 model 10 HP Johnson ( same as that 61 Evinrude ) when it was warmed up.-----He was 8 years old and suddenly asked if he could start it.----One pull is all it took.

 

[Verner]

I would guess that it is a 1961 model Sportwin and 10 HP.-------An excellent motor.-----Visit ----leroysramblings----To learn how to maintain this simple motor.

Will do, thanks for the tip!

 

[Verner]

Thanks for all the great replies, I will start doing my homework based on the above suggestions!

 

[Crosbyman]

when you decide if it needs it.... the carb simply needs a good clean up with carb cleaner in all orifices followed by a strong blast of air. one critical issue these days is cheap Chineese carb gaskets which have been reported as shivrling away or....litterally melting to goo state so best to buy the good stuff (OEM) ....more costly but generally safer ...if they haven't gone to outsourcing to much.

just remove /unscrew top and bottom adjustment needles ..blast in carb cleaner . gently close them back all the away then open then up about 1.5 turns.

here is a typical clean up except author says the bottom screw is the LS and top is HS.....actually the top==> LOW SPEED needle
Bottom===> HIGH SPEED

your carb has no glass bowl... makes things simpler but same principle



but ...do GC oil and impeller first

 

[racerone]

See the 2 little pins on the fuel tank.-----They are valves with an o-ring on them.-----When you plug in the fuel line one pin opens to let fuel out.----One pin vents the tank.-----These are great reliable tanks.----If inside of tank is clean than replace those o-rings.

 

[Verner]

See the 2 little pins on the fuel tank.-----They are valves with an o-ring on them.-----When you plug in the fuel line one pin opens to let fuel out.----One pin vents the tank.-----These are great reliable tanks.----If inside of tank is clean than replace those o-rings.

Tank looks like it is in really good shape, I have to source the fuel line to connect the tank. Thanks!

 

[Verner]

when you decide if it needs it.... the carb simply needs a good clean up with carb cleaner in all orifices followed by a strong blast of air. one critical issue these days is cheap Chineese carb gaskets which have been reported as shivrling away or....litterally melting to goo state so best to buy the good stuff (OEM) ....more costly but generally safer ...if they haven't gone to outsourcing to much.

just remove /unscrew top and bottom adjustment needles ..blast in carb cleaner . gently close them back all the away then open then up about 1.5 turns.

here is a typical clean up except author says the bottom screw is the LS and top is HS.....actually the top==> LOW SPEED needle
Bottom===> HIGH SPEED

your carb has no glass bowl... makes things simpler but same principle



but ...do GC oil and impeller first

This is great info, thanks!

 

[440roadrunner]

What these girls typically need

First store them VERTICALLY. This is because the least few drops of water in the exhaust system can run back into the engine when stored horizontally and rust things up......the crank/ rod bearings, piston rings and cylinder walls

Before you go yanking it over, get it vertical and pull the lower gearbox plug, you are looking for water. An outboard not run for years will separate the water and gearbox lube and "give you an idea" how bad it leaks. If there is "a few drops" I personally would not worry. If there is say, "a teaspoon" or more, then the gearbox needs seals and gaskets. Add them up, there's around 8 or 10 ways water can get into the gearbox. If it is nice dark lube, you are fine but replace with new fluid

You need to change the water pump impeller which will give you an opportunity to check the pump housing for pitting/ scoring

The carb likely need cleaned

If the coils have not been replaced, they WILL BE cracked open. OMC used epoxy in the old days that deteriorated over time

You likely need condensers and points. Check the plug wires as well Plugs of course.

Replace fuel hoses, pull the pump apart, clean/ inspect and consider replacing it

You occasionally find factory manuals and parts lists on Ebay. There are a few outfits offer some reprints.

Someone already mentioned "LeRoy's Ramblings"

 

[flashback]

Lovely old boat, take good care..!

 

[clemsonfor]

I will also say...I'm not sure how old you are or how sentimental...it sounds like at least somewhat wanting to fix your grand dad's boat up. Here is a little story for you. I'm 40 years old. I passed up an opportunity to have my grand dad's truck twice. Once when I was young and in High School, it was not running I was not as handy or had the funds I do today and he was still alive. It transferred hands a few times. Fast forward a handful of years it turns up for sale in a town over from my grandparents farm. I was graduated college and working, and had the money to buy it. It was more than I wanted to really spend but looking back it was worth it. Was painted and I think had all new cab rubber. At this point he had been dead almost 5 years or so. I passed on it and I have no idea who bought it. Fast forward 15 years...and there is probably not a year that passes that I can't believe I let that truck get away from me!! He was a quit simple man (not as in simple minded) and didn't have many worldly possessions and I would of loved to have had his old truck. I do have several things of his. I own the family farm, the property her was born and raised on. Ran cows, raised chickens pigs and farmed. He worked 40 years in the cotton mill as well. I also have his old Farmall Tractor I just got back a few years ago. This tractor replaced the mules on his farm. Yes I am only 40...many parts in SC were still VERY rural and still are. Power wasn't available in that area untill the 40s I believe. My dad grew up without an indoor bathroom. I'm only the second to go to college in my family at that point.

Ok I derailed this post but my point is that sometimes it's not the shiney new things in life that make you happy!

 

[jimmbo]

From the 1961 Brochure

 

[racerone]

There is nothing wrong with history.-----I have seen a lot of " progress " but I think I have seen enough of it !-----New does not mean " better "

 

[Crosbyman]

well... medicine has progressed to better if one can afford it.