Re: 1960s Evinrude 6 hp Fisherman

[Don]

Yes, the blown 6hp might have had good spark when it last ran, but the mag plate probably has collected dust/dirt/grime sitting around if its flywheel was off.
True, the points surely wouldn’t have moved on the mag plate, but their relationship to the different crank/cam/mag plate bushing might indeed be different.
My nickel says that once you clean everything up (points too) and check/readjust gaps, you will have good spark on both cylinders. Don’t forget to give the crankshaft the "wobble test" on the remote chance the upper bushing is worn.