HI,<br />Just received an Evinrude Lightwin model 3012-07510<br />I am trying to figure the year this motor was made and any other info about it.<br />Have checked many links but all have been dead ends.<br />Thanks much,<br />Matt Anderson
Matt - Welcome to Iboats.<br /><br />That model (3012) was made unchanged between 1952 and 1954. It was the introduction of the 3hp model, which was produced in various forms up into the 80's, as a 4.5hp. It remained basically the same for that many years because it was an excellent outboard. <br />HP: 3<br />WOT RPMS: 4000<br />Displacement: 5.27 cu.in. = 86.5 ccm<br />Cylinders: 2<br />Weight: 30-32 lbs<br />Prop: 6 1/2 x 5 3/4<br />Gear ratio: 12:20<br />Lower unit oil: OMC/BRP 'HiVis' or SAE 90/80Woutboard gearcase oil.<br />Fuel/Oil mix: 24:1 87 octane gas to TC-W3 outboard oil. Do not use SAE 30w anymore.<br />Spark plugs: Champion J6C gapped at .030" (J6J is no longer available)<br /><br /> 1952 lightwin<br /> 1954 Lightwin<br /><br />From the Old OMC Site<br /> 3hp Tuneup guide.<br /> <br />PS - there's a fuel filter hidden above the large brass nut above the fuel petcock. And I find the Weedless design (angled down propshaft) to work quite well.
Wow, <br />Paul, you are the man. This has given me a great start at learning about this motor.<br />The motor appears to be in very good condition for its age. I am going to start by taking the covers off and just getting familiar with it.<br />Thanks much,<br />Matt Anderson
