1959 evinrude lark short shaft measurements

[cbouchard]

I need some help....I am in the process of buying a 1959 evinrude lark......the model number indicates that is is a long shaft.....35517.........when the seller measured from the bottom of the bracket to the cavitation plate it was close to 19 inches. I looked at a picture of a 1959 lark that had a extension on it and it was called a long shaft. My question, were 1959 evinrude larks that were sold as long shafts did they all accomplish the long shaft via the extension. Were short shaft motors the same as a long shaft motor except for the extension. When I look under a parts breakdown for both the 33516 (short shaft) and 33517 (long shaft) there is nob difference in the part numbers. Can someone please help. Thanks Cliff

 

[hardwater fisherman]

The long shaft motor has a longer driveshaft , shift rod and water tubes.

 

[F_R]

Simple. If it has the 5" extension, it is long shaft. No extension, it is short shaft. Unlike some motors, there was no long shaft without using the extension. It is easy to add/remove the extension, so some motors may have been changed even more than once.

 

[cbouchard]

Thank you. can you please take a look at the motor that is on this craigslist post and let me know what you think. I do not see any extension however the guy says it measures from the 2x4 holding the motor to the cavitation plate to be 19 inches. Is this correct for a short shaft motor? Appreciate your help. Cliff [h=2]1958 evinrude 35 HP ob[/h] http://westernmass.craigslist.org/bpo/6147810314.html

 

[oldboat1]

It looks to me like a short shaft. Measurement would be from the top of the 2x4 to the plate, as seems to be suggested. 16 to 19 inches would be in the short range (my '57s are about 17" and they are short shaft motors.)

 

[cbouchard]

So this is a picture of a short shaft motor because it has no extension. Interesting thing is that it has a model number for a long shaft. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND EXPERTISE.

 

[jbcurt00]

Nice motor, long or short shaft.................

The extension kit for that motor looks massive bolted on above the lower unit..........

Good luck w/ the vintage Evinrude. What's it going on?

 

[cbouchard]

It is going on a 1952 lyman 13ft center steer. Boat calls for a 25 hp engine however in 1952 a 25 evinrude weighed about 129 lbs..this 35 is only 9 lbs more. Might somehow block the throttle from going full speed so that top end would be more like the 25..we will see what happens

 

[jimmbo]

Blocking the throttle is not a solution. Acceleration will be impaired and the top speed difference isn't all that much, about 2 - 3 mph

 

[cbouchard]

So just leave it alone...and be prudent with the throttle when accelerating so as not to put undo stress on the boat..boat has new transom and all supports

 

[oldboat1]

couple things. Get the electricals with that motor -- looks like the owner either has them or rigged the motor for electric starting. Also, get paint numbers used in the restoration (for touch-up). A generator adds a lot of weight if one is present, is difficult to keep operating, and isn't really very useful. If in place, ask for the electricals that go with it -- regulator and larger transom box. (You might want to just take the generator off in the end, but parts is parts.)

In terms of use of the 40 -- often see the little Lymans and Penn Yans with modern motors, probably pretty light and fast. I don't know how the 40 compares to a period 25, but think a '50s or early '60s 18 probably better matches the '52 25hp, and would be as fast or faster.

That's not to say you should bail on the 40. Try it. But the same remote controls will work with all the '50s and '60s motors (electricals aside). Can collect and use three or four easily enough!

Hope you continue to post pics.

 

[cbouchard]

When I get it all rigged I will post the finished product. thanks for all your help

 

[oldboat1]

looking forward to progress pics (see I bumped it from 35 to 40 -- sorry about that....)