what year is my evinrude

[cbiscuit]

I have a 40 hp "Big Twin", model # 40952R and serial # E01200 but dont know year or fuel/oil ratio. It has sat for years, any tips before starting it?

 

[bubbakat]

Re: what year is my evinrude

1969 40902 <br /> 40903 <br /> 40952 <br /><br />fuel mix 50:1<br />plugs champion J4C gap @ 30<br /><br />I would change the impeller<br />new plugs and check wires<br />change lower unit oil<br />rebuild carbs<br />change all gas hoses<br />change thermostates<br />check compression