New Toy. 1951 Evinrude 7.5hp Fleetwin

[frankr]

Oh wow, you got lucky. Those coils have been replaced and should be just fine. But tuck the ground wires back so there is no chance of rubbing on the flywheel hub.

[reivertom]

I wouldn’t replace a thing…..just clean and adjust the carb, check the fuel lines and start cranking. You might get lucky and have a good runner "out of the box"..

[1946zephyr]

+3 on that. Your ignition system looks great. Clean and adjust the points and call it good.

[david-bartlett]

Nice little stand too!

[Mumbles]

Are those the tall 581419 condensers in it? The new replacement coils should be matched up with the short 580321 ones.

[scoot]

Thanks guys.
Mumbles. The condensors in the motor are taller than a new kit I have for a BigTwin.
What happens if you put shorter condensers in?
Anyone know flywheel nut torque specs?

[frankr]

Your new condensers should work just fine. Torque is 40-45 foot pounds.

[Steve D]

When I looked up your model number it said 1951-52 so I included the ’52 ads also.

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[scoot]

Great ads Steve D. Thanks.

Found one unfortunate situation on the motor. Lower end gear case had water in it.
Drained it. Swabbed out what crud I could with Q-Tips and added new gear oil.

Scoot

[frankr]

Oh yeah, that motor has those funky seals without a metal shell. I suppose new ones are ok, but old ones prone to leak. I guess 65 years qualifies for "old".

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