Gap for points and Magneto setting for 1953 3hp evinrude.

[Archer11ca]

Can someone tell me the settings for the gap on the points and the Magneto for an old 3hp Evinrude. I can't seem to find a repair manual for a 53. The farthest they go back on most sights is 56.<br /><br />Trying to get the old girl running again.

 

[E R Pearson]

Re: Gap for points and Magneto setting for 1953 3hp evinrude.

Hi Archer11CA. The 1953 3hp Evenrude you have has a plug gap of .030. Points gap of .020. Champion plug #J6J and a fuel mix of 1/2pt of 30 SAE to 1 US gal.<br /> Hope this helps.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Gap for points and Magneto setting for 1953 3hp evinrude.

.020 should work on your points. I Believe the<br /> mag armature air gap is stationary. Be sure the points are clean and not pitted.Though on a motor that old you may have to comprimize a little. After setting be sure they open and close and make good contact. Be sure the whole plate is<br />straight and not wobbly.Tune up parts may be available from NAPA. Good luck, Spike

 

[JB]

Re: Gap for points and Magneto setting for 1953 3hp evinrude.

Howdy, Archer.<br /><br />I agree with most of the advice above. <br /><br />Don't use SAE 30 motor oil, and don't use a 16:1 mix. Those were the recommendations in 1953, but in 1964 OMC changed recommendations to 24:1 with 2 stroke (2 cycle) outboard oil.<br /><br />By today's standards use any TC-W3 rated outboard oil. You do not need to go any richer than 24:1 and many folks run their 50s JohnnyRudes on 32:1.<br /><br />24:1 would be slightly over 5oz./gallon and 32:1 would be 4oz./gallon.<br /><br />Good luck.