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  • April 10, 2024 at 11:20 am #286643
    Motomanmatt

      Purchase a 58 Evinrude 7.5 out of an estate. Looks brand new. And had a tag that it was winterized in 1995! Motor is clean as a whistle. I’d like to start it but I want to make sure I do it the right way. Any tips? Thanks in advance. Matt

      April 10, 2024 at 11:55 am #286644
      Buccaneer
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        New Impeller, check gear lube, and fuel hoses.

        Prepare to be boarded!

        April 10, 2024 at 12:31 pm #286645
        crosbyman
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          Canada Member - 2 Years

          it may be  wise to  also  clean the carb  should any  problems develop.       who knows how it was stored.

          for simple winter  lay-aways   I always store  fully fueled  (carb  filled)  with fuel conditionner  circulated in

          for long term I would always run it dry  to prevent  dried fuel deposits

          ignition coils may be  badly cracked  but easy to replace  condensers likley  bad to … all normal stuf with lots of help here !!!  and  utubes

          changing impeller  requires PH  removal   sounds complicated but isn’t…see lik on  impeller change by pulling the drive shaft from the GC

          ’57 7.5 impeller replacement | Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc (aomci.org)

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY2HrEdp5vg

          so it depends… as they say

          great engines btw  take care of  it  and it will take care of you 🙂   great refurbish project !!

          see  ad12  cousin parts for 7524 7525 Evinrudes

          1958 Johnson AD-12 7.5 hp Outboard Motor Parts (marineengine.com)

          lots of utubes…if you don’t have a tank you can convert to single line  tank

          timing will need to be set…see video

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga1Cjymj6ms&feature=youtu.be

          etc…. we like pictures !!!

           

          Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

          April 11, 2024 at 8:21 am #286657
          fleetwin
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            US Member - 2 Years

            I’m so envious!  Even though the engine is new/never been used, it is likely that the coils have failed/cracked.  You can inspect them fairly easily by removing the recoil and the little inspection cover over the flywheel.  Like everyone says, gear lube, water pump impeller, ignition service.

            The important thing to remember about this engine is that is must be mixed at 16:1….  Ignore all the hype about today’s oils being better, which they surely are.  But, this engine has plain rod bearings that need all the lube they can get, or they will prematurely wear/fail.  The beauty of these engines is that when properly tuned, they hardly smoke at all, even at 16:1…  Do you have a pressure tank for it?

            Pleasee let me know if you have any questions or need any pieces/parts, I have a basement full of these 58s.  Don

            April 12, 2024 at 10:04 am #286679
            Motomanmatt

              Thanks for all the helpful tips! I’m a bit of a newbie to outboard motors. Been tinkering on vintage motorcycles and British sports cars for 40 years, so this is new! But so far I’m loving it – and all the support that is available, like this forum!

              I converted the motor to a single (modern) fuel line and pump last week. I bought a new impeller and hope to put that in on Monday. Bought some lower lube and will top that up on Monday also. And from my research it looks like I should just go ahead and install new coils – ordered them today!

              I only have one photo right now, but will post more!

              Thanks again.

              Matt

              April 12, 2024 at 10:05 am #286681
              Motomanmatt

                Thanks for all the helpful tips! I’m a bit of a newbie to outboard motors. Been tinkering on vintage motorcycles and British sports cars for 40 years, so this is new! But so far I’m loving it – and all the support that is available, like this forum!

                I converted the motor to a single (modern) fuel line and pump last week. I bought a new impeller and hope to put that in on Monday. Bought some lower lube and will top that up on Monday also. And from my research it looks like I should just go ahead and install new coils – ordered them today!

                I only have one photo right now, but will post more!

                Thanks again.

                evinrude-1

                Matt

                April 12, 2024 at 10:06 am #286683
                Motomanmatt

                  Sorry for the double post. Must’ve accidentally clicked Submit twice.

                  April 12, 2024 at 10:40 am #286684
                  crosbyman
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                    Canada Member - 2 Years

                    beautifull engine… do change your plug wires with metallic core ones  . you can reuse the boots if ok  the impeller is tricky has stated but not difficult

                    I have  used  Belden metallic automotive wires  with boots ..but 4  feet is cheaper

                    capacitors  likely needs replacement see great articles from MR Mohat

                    https://wrcoutboards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Part1_Condenser_Construction_Failure_Modes.pdf

                    https://wrcoutboards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Part2_Condenser_Testers_And_Testing_Correctly.pdf

                    https://wrcoutboards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Part3_Sizing_Condensers_Correctly.pdf

                    https://wrcoutboards.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Part4_Repairing_Broken_Condensers.pdf

                     

                     

                    to service oldies   you should get  this bible…. covers all you need    (evinrude and johnson are cousins )   400+ pages on all you need

                    https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm

                     

                    another good one is KINDLE version  (cheaper ) if coussed on 5.5 and 7.5hp

                    Cheap Outboards: The Beginner’s Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books – Amazon.ca

                     

                    Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

                    April 12, 2024 at 11:13 am #286690
                    crosbyman
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                      Canada Member - 2 Years

                      you should download this book … print locally  double sided  400 plus pages !!  on all you need to service oldies

                      https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm

                      another good one in KINDLE (cheaper)  dedicated to 5.5 and  7.5 like yours

                      Cheap Outboards: The Beginner’s Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever: Wawrzyniak, Max: 9781891369629: Books – Amazon.ca

                       

                       

                      Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

                      April 12, 2024 at 4:10 pm #286695
                      Motomanmatt

                        Super helpful advice – thanks!

                         

                        PS As promised, a few more photos. It really is remarkable how clean this motor is – it’s hard to tell it ever ran! (The only thing missing when I bought it was the starter mechanism. As you can see from the different color, I found one online. 😉 )

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