1963 evinrude 40 hp?

[sportrider]

I got a buddy picking up an old boat that has an evinrude 40 on it, the PO states it hasn't been on the water since 95. aside from a water pump impeller( are they still available?) any odd ball stuff that he should be leery of? he's getting the package boat,trailer & OB engine for $150.00 so even if he ends up re-powering it's a good deal, but it would be better if we can get the current set up back to par.

 

[F_R]

You betcha the impeller is available. Look no further than right here at iboats. part number 18-3083 or 9-45209

 

[racerone]

Parts for those older motors can be easier to find than parts for much newer motors.--------------They sold a lot of them which means demand and therefor a steady supply of parts is on hand.

 

[sportrider]

awesome!! I told him he outta be ok even if it needs an overhaul for that price.

 

[iggyw1]

My last motor was a 1965 Evirude 40 H.P. electric shifter. The only part I had trouble finding for that thing was the push button control for the electric shift. I rebuilt the gear box too with new electro magnets and found them and the clutch springs with no effort at all. I live in Michigan and found the controller in the State of Oregon on Craigslist. You can find anything out there if you know where to look. I now have a 75 horse 1965 Evinrude which I am having no problem finding any parts for. I am almost done with it now, and only invested about $300 in parts for it by doing my own work with the help of the guys on this forum. Good luck with that Evinrude!

 

[sportrider]

well he picked it up, we messed with it for about an hour and it runs. everything seems to work the way it should. he even talked them down to $100.00 for the entire package. he plans on taking it out sunday for the maiden voyage, I'll be out there too breaking in my rebuilt engine as well. I see good times ahead!!!