Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

[mobyjaws]

I recently ran into a Lightwin in nice shape. It has been in storage for a while but I'm told it was running prior to storage. Would this be a motor worth putting some effort into if I can pick it up cheap. Everything appears to be well maintained but even if it is shot out I could still sell parts off of it. If there is any kind of demand that is. Any input would be appreciated. MJ

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

Yes.Yes.Yes...buy it and get it running...pass it on to your kids.

 

[hitace]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

Yes.Yes.Yes...buy it and get it running...pass it on to your kids.

what he said

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

Do not pass it up !!!

 

[bassboy1]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

Do not pass it up !!!

Unless it is completely seized up, or has a hole in the powerhead, don't part it out either. That lil ole motor will probably outlive you, and well on to your kids and possibly grandkids lifetime.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

totally agree, and easy to work on. read awakening a sleeping outboard in the engine faq forum.

 

[BillP]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

I agree with all the above. These are great little motors and run forever. They are one of the longest produced omc engines out there and plenty of parts are available. The 3hp evolved to a 4hp later and had almost the exact powerhead. Early ones had a cork float in the carb that could crumble over time. Later versions had a plastic float. Coils are highly suspect on these too if original equipment. I've owned 3 of them (still have a 1951) and all needed new coils. Prices I see them advertised for is $200-$400 in nice shape.

bp

 

[pecheux]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

I want one too ...

 

[mobyjaws]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

Thanks for the positive input. Reliability is what I'm looking for. I also like the looks of it. Thanks again, MJ

 

[lbentz]

Re: Evinrude 3HP Lightwin. Worth having?

Yep, I'm rebuilding a later 4hp for a guy. He's gonna love this little ****. Perfect shape and almost like new. It blew a rod, so I'm puting in a new crank and rod set for him. You'll love that little 3hp though.

Be sure to run a mix of 24:1 in it and it'll hold up for a long time.