Old Evinrude 35 HP question

[2cycle]

Greetings. I have a friend that may let me take what looks to be a late '50s/early 60s Evinrude Lark 35 HP off his hands. Where can I find the model # on this engine? <br /><br />It is not locked up. General thoughts about this motor? Worth diving into?<br /><br />Thanks for any and all replies!

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

Your going to find some enthusiasts here 2cycle. The 35hp were made between '57 and '59. There are a couple distinct versions - one with a midsection cover and one without.<br /><br />Have a look for the nameplate on the swivel bracket between the two transom clamps. It ought to be on the top, just between the two.<br /><br />The 35hp engines were pretty much top of the line back then. The only thing larger was the V-4 50hp which made it's debut in '58. Normal problems are carb rebuilds, cooling system maintanance, and ignition system problems. Fortunately, 'consumable' parts like impellers and ignition coils are cheap and easy to find. Junk yards are filled with the other parts. Like any motor, start with a compression check and drain a little l/u oil. If the compression check turns out ok, and it's not falling apart from rust, it's worth investing money in.

 

[rwise]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

I have one (and the 50hp Paul mentioned) I use it every time I go fishing. It has been very reliable for me.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

Running right, they're great outboards. Powerful and quiet. They're also easy to work on and, as Paul said, the most needed parts are readily available.<br /><br />Best of all, you'll find several folks here, like me, who own one and are happy to offer help if you need it.<br /><br />Since the one you're talking about hasn't been run in quite awhile, be prepared to replace the impeller and do a tuneup, at the minimum. Other than that, though, there's an excellent chance that you'll have a fine outboard that will last a long time, with just a little work.

 

[2cycle]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

Great! Thanks for the replies. I'll keep everyone posted if I am able to get it and start working on it.

 

[papasage]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

<br /><br />1966 33 H P

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

Nice cupholder, papasage. You might want a coaster under that cup, though. Looks like you've been using it for years.

 

[2cycle]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

Also, you guys mentioned the ignition coils as regular maintenance. Does this motor have a distributor and/or points and condensers? Is the learning curve on this older technology manageable? Where can I locate a manual for this engine? Thanks!

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

It has a magneto ignition, with two sets of points and condensers, a magnet on the underside of the flywheel, and two coils that provide the spark as the magnet passes them. All are mounted under the flywheel.<br /><br />There's not much of a learning curve and the system is very reliable. Older coils sometimes fail, but new replacements, much better in quality than the originals are available from Sierra Marine, at NAPA dealers or online.<br /><br />You can bag a manual from marineengines.com or the ken cook website. Having a manual is a must if you're going to work on this yourself.<br /><br />You don't need much of a toolkit for this engine, but to pull the flywheel, you need an automotive harmonic balancer puller. Get one at an auto parts store...you don't need the professional version. A compression tester is also very handy.<br /><br />It's actually fun to work on these old workhorses, and the satisfaction you'll get when it's running perfectly is more than worth the effort.<br /><br />In reality, nothing could be simpler than this generation of Evinrudes and Johnsons. They're ideal as a motor to fix up.<br /><br />Keep on asking questions. We'll keep on giving you answers.

 

[2cycle]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

CATransplant,<br /><br />Thanks for the info! I've read a lot of good things about the Evinrude/Johnson twins and their place in boating history. The satisfaction of making it run again is actually the best part to me even if it never sees water. I've fixed up a mid 70's OMC triple as well as a Merc Inline 6 from the same era. I'd really like to add this old Evinrude to the list. Thanks again for all the great info and suggestions. You guys in the Evinrude forum are very helpful as I've spent the majority of my time in the Merc section (great there as well).

 

[papasage]

Re: Old Evinrude 35 HP question

the old 33 hasen ben run in 3 years just age and dost.the brown is awdust that has fell from some carpenter bedles . a good running motor . just dont need it have a 1979 55 hp on my boat i use . working on a 70 hp. evinrude now to put on another boat.