For the longest time I believed I had a '64 40 HP johnson. The model number is RKL-27A. This web site seems to indicate it is a 1965, however.
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/v...ntage-evinrude-johnson/380579/38057900001.htm.
So .. anyone know which one it is?
And, the reason I'm asking is because several years ago the starter rusted up. I got a new one locally. The starters for a '64 and '65 are P/N's 380239 and 379818. The starter shop said they both crossed over to 106-026. and the starter they sold me has the number 290815 on it. The bendix is correct, the bolts line up, but it is about an inch too short. So, I made a one-inch spacer so it would fit in the bracket. I've used it for a couple years, but the shorter motor just doesn't have the torque the original did and it will BARELY turn the motor over, and sometimes won't. I have tried two new batteries (cleanded connections, etc.).
Has anyone run into this before?
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/v...ntage-evinrude-johnson/380579/38057900001.htm.
So .. anyone know which one it is?
And, the reason I'm asking is because several years ago the starter rusted up. I got a new one locally. The starters for a '64 and '65 are P/N's 380239 and 379818. The starter shop said they both crossed over to 106-026. and the starter they sold me has the number 290815 on it. The bendix is correct, the bolts line up, but it is about an inch too short. So, I made a one-inch spacer so it would fit in the bracket. I've used it for a couple years, but the shorter motor just doesn't have the torque the original did and it will BARELY turn the motor over, and sometimes won't. I have tried two new batteries (cleanded connections, etc.).
Has anyone run into this before?