Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

[mezman]

i knew i could count on your expertise however i bought the engine& gas tank for 30.00 dont wanna do much just make sure not to blow it up as cheep as i got it I know it was worth more like i said beautiful shape ""apperance""<br /><br /><br /> was it worth it??? lol<br /> also will it push a 12' fiberglass boat ok?

 

[mezman]

Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

have no idea how long this motor has sat it looks real clean and seams to have been properly stored but how can I be sure before starting?<br />John from illinois tells me it is a 5.5 hp evinrude 1962<br /> thanks again john<br />\<br />

 

[jegervais]

Re: Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

I found a 10hp "gem" that had been in storage for 42 years - here's what I did to it so it would run well and reliably:<br /><br />Replaced fuel pump, cleaned and rebuilt carb, replaced all fuel hoses, installed new water pump, disassembled & inspected gearcase (it was ok) and put it back together with all new seals, replaced several dried out gaskets along with a new thermostat, installed new points & condensers, and replaced the ignition coils and installed new plugs. All in all I did go a little overboard on it (I spent $250 in parts) and I tore it almost completely down (my choice), but it kept me occupied for 3 months worth of my spare time. It runs like a champ too! <br /><br />You probably won't need to go as far as I did, but check the compression and check the ignition system first. Minimally I would do a fuel pump, water pump, carb rebuild and check the gear case for leaks and change the gear lube.<br /><br />-John

 

[mezman]

Re: Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

thanks al ""I knew that you could""

 

[alcan]

Re: Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

Hi Mezman<br />Those little 5.5hp motors are great fishin motors on small boats. I can't hardly get any motor ready for service for less than $100. in parts. As John stated he did a cadillac job. If you follow his advice you should have a dependable fishin buddy for a long time. Pay close atten. to the ignition coils. Good luck have fun.

 

[Allan19603hp]

Re: Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

Let me know if you need any assistance in gettting tune up parts, manuals etc for this motor.. I agree these are Excellent motors, however my favorites are the old Evinrude Lightwins.. A little maintance now 100.00 in parts can make a darn nice investment.. Like I say if you need any help let me know, I have worked on these motors for about 10 year.. "gra6961@usa.net"

 

[sirlespat]

Re: Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

A couple of years ago I caught dad throwing away a motor he bought second hand when I was 4 ( 33years ago ) Its a 1962 evinrude too. There was a good site describing a kit of parts and procedure to do install them try checking here http://www.maxrules.com/fixtuneitup.html <br />Our motor had lay in the basement for atleast 25 years.<br />There is some good advice on other posts regarding old motors.<br />The major problems I had were<br />High resistnce points needed to clean several times. Cracked insulation in coils, pathed with silastic until we knew motor would run. Carb took 3 attempts to get clean.<br />Runs well now but will buy a kit next time I,m in USA

 

[mezman]

Re: Long time NOT running 62 evinrude ""help john""!!

I can't thankyou guys enough for all the great tips and info.Sirles that is a great link you gave me it went immediately to my bookmarks. guys thanks again Im sure that aint the last youll see from me on the board.