Reply To: Grafting a newer motor on an older Evinrude outboard.

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Don

What I’m after is to use a newer ‘block’ on an old motor. I have figured out the simple parts. The old flywheel fits the shaft, this allows the old starter to be used. I’ll convert the ignition to a electronic style, the it appears that the needed bosses are all there they just need to be drilled and tapped. Either replace the original drive shaft, with one that fits the the crankshaft and splice it to the original drive spline on the bottom or depending on the mounting plate thickness have an adapter machined for the top. Then all I’ll need to do is to figure out the water tube and exhaust. O’ and the carb/choke along with the throttle. and the external fuel tank using the pump. just simple stuff. LOL

My intent is to have a motor that looks like a 1957 Lightwin with 4+ horsepower.
Just call me a hot rodder.