Evinrude lightening 3hp. Advice please.

[steviecops]

I've just picked up a lovely old Evinrude lightening 3hp. It was running until it was stuck under a bench in a workshop waiting for a new prop about a year ago. I haven't had a really good look at it yet, but it turns over freely and looks in pretty good shape for its age.<br /><br />First of all, will a prop from a later OMC motor fit this engine? If so, which one should I get?<br /><br />Second, can anyone tell me the year of this motor? The serial number is 3026 B1589. It is a Belgium built motor.<br /><br />Third, I'd love to get this engine running, and may even try restoring it to its former glory. Any tips or advice would be welcome.<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Steve

 

[JB]

Re: Evinrude lightening 3hp. Advice please.

The model number, 3026, is a 1958, Steviecops.<br /><br />The correct fuel mix is 24:1, or about 4 ccs oil per liter of petrol.<br /><br />Correct spark plugs are Champion J4C gapped at .030", and point gaps are .020" (don't have those in mm. Sorry).<br /><br />Parts and props for that engine should be easily found.<br /><br />That is one of the best small outboards ever. Congratulations!

 

[steviecops]

Re: Evinrude lightening 3hp. Advice please.

Thanks JB, that's very useful.<br />Don't worry about the mm's, I hate anything metric anyway! I don't know what was wrong with our old imperial measurements. Obviously the rest of Europe didn't like them. I'd better stop right there, LOL ;o)<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to getting to work on this motor. I'll try to post a photo or two of my progress.<br /><br />Thanks again<br />Steve