Ron Coleman
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Hello
My first post on this forum.
I'm in the process of doing some restoration work on a 1952 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin. This one is model # 3012-05355 and was purchased new by my great uncle when he retired. The motor has really seen very little use over the years and is in really good condition. There are a few small scratches in the paint and the decals are a little discolored after 56 years but for the most part this little guy is a cream puff. My great uncle passed away in 1968 and I have had the motor ever since. It hasn't been in the water for the last 40 years.
Back in the 50's I got my time in running this motor on several day fishing trips with my great uncle and my dad. Lots of fun for a young kid. One week long fishing trip to Cheboygan, Michigan in October 1955 was the crown jewel of them all, I got out of school for a whole week.
Anyway back to the motor. I decided since the paint was in such good shape I wouldn't bother redoing it and the decals. I have so far replaced the points, condensers and the badly cracked ignition coils and sparkplug wires. I also rebuilt the carburetor with a new float and float valve and gaskets.
I didn't open the engine up beyond removing the exhaust chamber cover and the cylinder head. There were some carbon deposits but not too bad.
On the bottom end I changed the gear oil which looked brand new and replaced the pump impeller. The original impeller was in good shape but a little stiff compared to the new one.
The only major repair work involved the swivel bearings/pads that are part of the steering pivot. The original pads were canvas faced rubber and the top one had delaminated and was pretty much trashed. Unable to find any material like the original I ended up cutting pieces from a section of plastic downspout drain tile. So far it looks like it going to work.
The only part so far that I'm still thinking about replacing is the rubber clutch collar in the prop. The original is still intact but hard and showing some cracks. So far I haven't been able to find a replacement. Maybe someone knows where to get one?
I'll post some pictures when I get this little guy ready to run. And then I'll need a boat to try it out.
Ron
My first post on this forum.
I'm in the process of doing some restoration work on a 1952 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin. This one is model # 3012-05355 and was purchased new by my great uncle when he retired. The motor has really seen very little use over the years and is in really good condition. There are a few small scratches in the paint and the decals are a little discolored after 56 years but for the most part this little guy is a cream puff. My great uncle passed away in 1968 and I have had the motor ever since. It hasn't been in the water for the last 40 years.
Back in the 50's I got my time in running this motor on several day fishing trips with my great uncle and my dad. Lots of fun for a young kid. One week long fishing trip to Cheboygan, Michigan in October 1955 was the crown jewel of them all, I got out of school for a whole week.
Anyway back to the motor. I decided since the paint was in such good shape I wouldn't bother redoing it and the decals. I have so far replaced the points, condensers and the badly cracked ignition coils and sparkplug wires. I also rebuilt the carburetor with a new float and float valve and gaskets.
I didn't open the engine up beyond removing the exhaust chamber cover and the cylinder head. There were some carbon deposits but not too bad.
On the bottom end I changed the gear oil which looked brand new and replaced the pump impeller. The original impeller was in good shape but a little stiff compared to the new one.
The only major repair work involved the swivel bearings/pads that are part of the steering pivot. The original pads were canvas faced rubber and the top one had delaminated and was pretty much trashed. Unable to find any material like the original I ended up cutting pieces from a section of plastic downspout drain tile. So far it looks like it going to work.
The only part so far that I'm still thinking about replacing is the rubber clutch collar in the prop. The original is still intact but hard and showing some cracks. So far I haven't been able to find a replacement. Maybe someone knows where to get one?
I'll post some pictures when I get this little guy ready to run. And then I'll need a boat to try it out.
Ron
