Update: the shaft arrived and fits perfectly. I’ve got the engine running but it dies after a few seconds. My guess is that it’s a bit clogged after all the years in storage. But it starts!
Unfortunately my boat got stolen so now I have an engine but no boat.
Thanks for all the help!
Small update. I’ve tried to ignite using the flywheel and putting the spark plug on the motor and got a nice white/blue spark. I’ve disassembled the pull-start-thingy and cleaned it from grease and whatnot and preparing to re-spring it. Found a helpful video showing the procedure. New string is...
There isn’t something like a universal spline one could use? This has been sitting in storage for likely 30 years. I have no knowledge what so ever but it starts and would be cool to use it again.
Hi everyone,
I have a 1968 Evinrude Yach 3hp, model 3836M, serial number B9145, manufactured in Bruges, Belgium.
The motor is currently fitted with a long shaft (48 cm. I want to convert it to a short shaft for use on a small plastic rowboat.
When I disassembled the extension section I found...