Evinrude 1916 model D

nwcove

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

i have a couple of old rbms here, both twin cyls tho, ones a 28, the other is a 32. wonder if a coil off one of those motors would work? ( not sure if either one has a good coil tho)
 

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

If it could i would be more than pleased!
But, what is a rbms?
 

Chinewalker

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

RBM = RowBoat Motor, a term in vogue before the common usage of "Outboard" became the norm...
 

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

Haha thanks,
nwcove, would you be interested in selling me a coil to put in my motor? (If it fits)
 

nwcove

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

hopefully one of the gurus will chime in on the compatibility between the coils/different years. if someone can confirm.....i will pull the flywheels off and have a look ,and ohm them. buying and selling in the forums is a no no here on iboats, but as mentioned, if the parts are good, and compatible, i will send you a pm!
 

Math.?.

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Ok perfect, i have no problem with this....
Let's wait for the others to check.
 

nwcove

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

maybe post the question on the aomci site also?
 

Math.?.

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Yes, good idea!
What motor are they? So i can explain the situation.
 

nwcove

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

DSCF1667.jpgDSCF1673.jpgDSCF1675.jpg not sure if these pics are of both , or just one. but both are very similiar opposed twin cyl rbms, 1928 and 1932 . ( they are both buried at the back of the " collection", and somewhat hard to get to. but if someone can give the possibility of a coil working for you, i will dig them out for a more detailed look!
 

Math.?.

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

Ok, and do you know the model numbers?
 

Chinewalker

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

Sorry, the ignition bits on the Johnson won't work on the Evinrude.
 

Evil T2

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

Math, I'm afraid you have limited options to choose from in order to rig up an operational ignition system. In my opinion, you can do one of the following;

1. Pray that you are able to scrape up a working magneto from a donor motor.
2. Acquire a working buzz coil (Model T type, or otherwise) and wire it up to use the points and timer that you do have to get your motor going.

With your ignition in its current state, a buzz coil and battery represents the best solution at the lowest cost and least amount of work. You will not be able to use magneto parts from an opposed twin outboard unless you're willing to perform radical surgery and make drastic alterations to the Model D, and even if there was an outside chance that such work would yield a positive result, I wouldn't advise anybody to try it.

Hope this helps.

Best,
Evil T
 

Math.?.

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

Yes, i am going to use a buzz coil...
Do you think i can use a standard coil and not a model T type?
 

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Re: Evinrude 1916 model D

With a regular coil you'd have to plumb some condensers in the system.
 
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