[dannyboy15151515]

HEY GUYS, need some help diehard merk fan. just obtained said motor on 15 ft alum boat mint cond. no fire! what year model? have been reading an learning on here.serial# eo5629 model#40773e guess points --cond-- coils--maybe ignition swith-- help!! where would you start?

[Joe Reeves]

Model#40773e is a 1967 40hp Evinrude. Remove flywheel and check for cracked coils. If points are burnt, replace them. Replace condensers with part # 581419.

(Point Setting Of Magneto Models)
(J. Reeves)

Set the points as follows. Have the flywheel key aligned with the fiber rubber portion of the ignition points. Adjust the gap so that a .020 gauge will pass thru but a .022 will not. Should there be any question of the points being dirty (touching the contact with your finger would cause them to be dirty), clean them with a small brush and acetone or lacquer thinner.

NOTE: Should the operating cam have a small portion on it with the word "SET" imprinted, align this portion with the fiber rubbing portion instead of the flywheel key.

Flywheel nut torque is critical.... 105 foot pounds.