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Evinrude lightwin model 3042B serial B15521 3 HP 1962
this little engine was given to me to put on a jon boat for a 10 yr old. It has been sitting for 5 years and running fine & stored properly. Put gas in and wouldn't fire so I took the spark plugs out...they were tight. Cleaned them and...
I'm on a tight budget and found an older wooden 12' jon boat ( picture http://s800.photobucket.com/albums/yy285/hraustin3794/?action=view¤t=jonboat.jpg )
How would I go about inspecting it to see if it is worth my time? What problems to look out for? It is much cheaper than the aluminum...
A friend just gave me a 1962 3HP Evinrude Lightwin, was his grandfather's & looks to be in good shape. He said his grandpa took it to a mechanic and had everything checked out & running about 4-5 years ago and then stored it in the shed. The gas tank is bone dry...they probably burnt the gas out...
