Just found some oil residue 18HP (1967)

[Bob_VT]

1967 Evinrude Fastwin that I just picked up from a friend whose Dad was the original owner. Basically this motor has seen little use over the past years and is not in too bad shape.<br /><br />Tried to start it and no spark. Cut to the chase.<br /><br />1967 had original coils. I purchased new coils, condensors and new points. I figure it was due and I wanted to do it right. When I removed everything to get to the coils there was a covering of oil residue on everything. Not too heavy but enough to annoy me. I removed the coil mounting plate and sure enough more oil/greasy residue.<br /><br />I examined the crank seal and it appeared okay??? and not too oily.<br /><br />Could this accumulation just be a 39 year collection from the engine cowl. I suspect it might be from the carb fumes over the years. <br /><br />I cleaned it all all and after I installed everything I had a beautiful bright strong spark.

 

[DJ]

Re: Just found some oil residue 18HP (1967)

Probably nothing to worry about.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Just found some oil residue 18HP (1967)

It's possible the crank seal was replaced some time in the past perhaps?<br />Usually things are pretty clean up there even after a long time. But if the crank seal is fine, you've probably not got anything to worry about. Perhaps someone just got overzelous with some anti-corrosion spray.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Just found some oil residue 18HP (1967)

Thank you!