Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

[LaqueRatt]

So I just picked up a pretty sweet little motor. Seems to be reasonably well cared for. So much so that I thought is was a lot newer than it is. Turns out it's a 1959! I still intend to get it going, but I have a dilemma. This thing needs a special tank. Pressurized right? Never messed with one like this before, but none of my hoses have the right fitting. Not having much luck finding the proper tank. What all do need to do to get to convert it for a normal tank?

 

[rolmops]

That is a very beautiful outboard. If the inside is as well kept as the outside, you will enjoy it for years to come
I would open the cowling and see if it has a fuel pump. A lot of them have been converted over the years. Often without changing the connectors Personally, I would go the fuel pump and single hose way. Mostly, because I do not like pressurized hoses that may leak and spray fuel , possibly causing a fire. Just make sure to also close off the air outlet.

 

[racerone]

Look through inspection port on the flywheel.----Check for cracked coils.--Post picture of the 2 coils.-----Post picture of the powerhead.---Install a new water pump impeller before the first fishing trip.-----One weak point is the upper bushing on the wristpin.----Often worn out.----Run with 24:1 mix.----A transfer port cover (1960 to 63 ) can be found in numerous places to convert / mount a fuel pump.-----Your location ?

 

[Crosbyman]

I have an identical one at the cottage.. easy to convert and has Racerone suggested if you can find a 1960s+ transfer cover it becomes a piece of cake to convert by simply installing an OMC square pump. then change the side connector for single line hose .

If you can't find a side cover you can drill the top one and mount a pump over a plate also drill behind the pump so the pulse will reach it. see one utube. If you do mount the pump on a plate or bypass cover just plug of the air pulse barb behind the carb. !

this is one method.

 

[ct1762@gmail.com]

you could also drill and tap the transfer for a 1/8npt fitting to 5/16'' as a pulse line and use a 3 line pump i'd think? some guy sells conversion kits on ebay as well

 

[Crosbyman]

see pic

 

[Mc Tool]

Yeah thats pretty cool

 

[Crosbyman]

another installation plate over original bypass cover plate ........pump is off-set a bit . don't forget to plug the air pressure nipple behind the carb

note: some pics not mine .. the round pump with gold mesh has given problems apparently so best o use square Mikuni or OMC pumps