1958 Evinrude Super Fastwin

[freddie1944]

Hi, My neighbor said he has a 1958 Evinrude Super Fastwin 15 horse ;power for sale. It is a very pretty light blue color. It does not have electric start on it. I would like to know if I can put electric start on it.? He also said that it calls for ( I think he said 24 to 1 gas mix.) But he said it does not hurt it to run 50 to 1 mix. Does that sound right.to you guys.? thank you very much for the help.

 

[F_R]

Well it ain't a 1958 15 because there is no such thing. Maybe a 1954. They didn't start putting starters on them till 1956. There was such a thing as a 1956 electric start 15, but I don't think it was called a "Super" Fastwin. I might be mistaken on that. I suppose anything is possible, but not always practical. You are going to run into a few snags if you try to put one on a 1954. For one, there won't be any teeth on the flywheel, and if you try to replace the flywheel, it won't fit under the recoil starter.

As always, "Model number???"

 

[frustratedboater]

Those are nice motors! I used to collect them until I saw those hoarding shows and thought, I've better stop! (I still have 5 left..) F_R is correct... 1953-54, 1955, 1956 and they didn't start making new models until 1965 in the 15hp's. Mine all started on the second pull, but if a person has shoulder/elbow issues, I totally understand.

 

[steelespike]

My information on 53/54 Super Fastwin from a 54 chart. 1/2 pt per gallon that's 16:1.
Tell him never to try 50:1.The motor will be terminal.

 

[freddie1944]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, That is just the information I needed. I am so glad I asked.

 

[freddie1944]

After thought, Exactly what kind of oil should I use. Just plain 30 weight non detergent.? thanks again

 

[Crosbyman]

that is was they used in the 50s....tcw3 today is better but if you have lots of bugs on the lake 30 grade is fine