Parts for Solo Motor

[swf01]

Im having problems getting info about a solo out board.id like to put in new points&coil. can't find out where to get parts and most people ive talk to dont or havent heard of this moter.its a solo 40 mod model 840 ???

Join the club, Ive had the same motor for years (solo 40 6hp- blue and orange cowl) Amazing motor lightweight and fast, looking for a prop and couple other small things

 

[Bob_VT]

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Join the club, Ive had the same motor for years (solo 40 6hp- blue and orange cowl) Amazing motor lightweight and fast, looking for a prop and couple other small things

Have you noticed that this thread will be 10 years olf this year!!!! Welcome to iboats.

That post was the posters only post so ...........

Please take time and read our forum rules concerning old posts

 

[swf01]

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Have you noticed that this thread will be 10 years olf this year!!!! Welcome to iboats.

That post was the posters only post so ...........

Please take time and read our forum rules concerning old posts

new here & sorry didn't realize, but looking for parts! Want business? not a good way to attract customers! lol Had a cousin refer me to you guys who is in that industry, why I'm here

 

[Bob_VT]

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That's great.....start a new post ...... maybe include a picture of your rare outboard since many have never seen one....... and ask where to find parts.

 

[aspeck]

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There you go, swf, started YOUR new thread for ya. All good?

And a big welcome to the forum.

Also, a reminder that solicitation is not allowed in the open forum, but if anyone has any ideas for you they can PM you with those ideas.

 

[steelespike]

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Welcome,If you stick around I think you will find this is an amazing forum 99.9% friendly well informed help on all most any subject.
We do need to try to follow the suggested procedures and guide lines to avoid confusion and to try to get you the assistance you need in a timely fashion.
The other day There was a fellow with a 1915 Evinrude looking for information.In a few hours we helped him find out the correct year , the fact it was made up of some unrelated Evinrude parts and a possible source for assistance and parts.
Your Solo may be a more difficult problem but we'll give it a try.
Pictures are usually a big help and fun to see.

 

[swf01]

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Welcome,If you stick around I think you will find this is an amazing forum 99.9% friendly well informed help on all most any subject.
We do need to try to follow the suggested procedures and guide lines to avoid confusion and to try to get you the assistance you need in a timely fashion.
The other day There was a fellow with a 1915 Evinrude looking for information.In a few hours we helped him find out the correct year , the fact it was made up of some unrelated Evinrude parts and a possible source for assistance and parts.
Your Solo may be a more difficult problem but we'll give it a try.
Pictures are usually a big help and fun to see.

sorry guys

 

[aspeck]

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I never heard of a Solo before ... neat little motor. Do you have a year and model number of her?

 

[steelespike]

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I assume you looked up Solo on google or something. I believe it is a distant relative of the Volvo Penta.
And Solo bought the rights to the Volvo Penta outboards and later dropped the outboard line from their vast
motorized products line.

 

[swf01]

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Hi, yes your right and thank you. A project of mine, was very reliable and about as fast as a 6hp evinrude/johnson but half the weight, perfect for trolling and getting to a favorite fishing spot. It will run right now but needs a new prop. Any help for parts is appreciated guys, kind of a difficult project, lol but fun

 

[steelespike]

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You might pull the prop and post some pictures.There is a slim chance other brands may fit.
Diameter and pitch may be on the barrel or under the prop nut.
If it is a metal prop a prop shop may be able to refurbish it.
Keep an eye on ebay there is a Solo motor listed,maybe you could suggest to the seller they might do better parting it out
do to the near zero parts available.And you know where he might sell the prop.

 

[swf01]

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I found that motor on ebay my friend and thanks, it went for $160. US I think. I just missed it, was in USA though

 

[nanouk55]

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I just saw an ad on kijiji montreal for 7 new solos and spare parts with a link to Gerard Bastien.

 

[swf01]

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Thanx a lot, checking it out and am amazed, awesome very appreciated