wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

me an my dad are tryin to fix up this 1956 evinrude model 25022. i checked the fire on the plugs today an no spark at all so im guessin bad coils or wires some were? i tried to pull the flywheel but dont have a puller to fit properly. tried with a harmonic balencer puller but was scared it would damange the shaft. also the steering shaft is broke off iv tried ebay an craigslist but havnt found any parts yet. any you guys have any parts for sale or know of any? any help is greatly appriciated

Re: wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

Sometimes you can rent a puller at your local auto parts store. Be sure to use Grade 8 bolts and be sure to screw them into the flywheel at least 7/16" and make them all the same. If you use the correct puller, you won't hurt the shaft at all. Be patient, the flywheel probably hasn't been taken off for a long time and will be stubborn. chances are very good that you'll need new breaker points and condensers. If the coils are cracked, replace them and the plug wires. Near the top of this forum, there's a "Top Secret file" which has some salvage companies listed in it. Finding a tiller arm shouldn't be very hard.

Re: wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

is there any years that will interchange throttle control (tiller arm)? iv found a 55 some early 60s and a lot of 15hp ones. i went to the top secret file an emailed a few places thks for that.

Re: wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

Can't help you with the compatable years for the tiller but, the salvage yards will have this info.

Re: wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

wow its cool because I have the same evinrude 30 hp big twin with the model number of 25022... I am looking to find out more information about this motor like the oil gas mixture and such...im new at boating and everything so i dont know much yet, maybe you could help me out with anything you know so far? I havent tried to start it yet bc i dont know the oil/gas mixture

Re: wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

You should start a new thread, Bocephus, but to answer your question, you should be running 24:1 gasil mix. Use TCW3 oil.

Re: wanting to fix up my grandfathers 56 30hp evinrude

Hi river man. Welcome to iboats. Cool old motor y'all got there. Here are some links that will help you get her up and running again in no time. You can get any routine parts (carb kits, tune up kits, reseal kits, impellers, etc...) right here at iboats for about $20 each. You really only need 3 things to get these old gems to run; 1.) Compression (over 90 psi and cylinders within 10% of each other) 2.) Spark (should jump a 1/4" gap) 3.) Fuel (24:1 mix which is about 5.5 fl. oz. of TCW-3 marine outboard 2-stroke oil to 1 US gallon of 87 octane gas). If you have all three of these, she should fire right up. Good luck. Holler if you get stuck.

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