Desperately seeking info on old Evinrude Sport Twin.

[Tony's Bait Shop]

Some friends of mine gave me this old Evinrude Sport Twin. I'm having trouble finding out what year it is. They thought it was about a 5 hp or so. It has good compression still. Originally it was going to be a wall hanger/ conversation piece in my bait shop but now I'm wondering if I should try to get it running. Information and opinions would all be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tony's Bait Shop]

Serial number on the tag is 4371-35462

 

[Scott Danforth]

looks like the old 3hp that I had as a child. its a model 4371 which is a 1941-1946 3.3hp

 

[JimS123]

Later model 3.3 HP made in 1947.

 

[steelespike]

Don't know about it as a everyday motor but definitely nice to fix up and putter with.
Its missing the front cowl. A compression check first will help tell the condition.
I've never seen the magneto but I think they are pretty reliable and easy to work on.
Clean and adjust the points .020. By serial number a late production 3.3 hp with J6J plugs set at .030. 1/3 pint to a gallon. 5.3 ozs. TCW3 outboard oil.
It uses a primer and I don't think there is a choke per say. Turn the red mixture to move the primer arm so it pushes down on the
float pin that sticks out of the top of the float assembly.This floods the carb so it will start cold.
If it hasn't been used in years you'll need to go through the fuel system from tank to carb.
Don't know if it has a pump but you will need to be sure it cools properly.