Reply To: 1958 evinrude should I buy please help

[Bob Wight]

All of the normal maintenance parts for a 35hp Big Twin – plugs, ignition points, condensers, coils, water pump parts, carburetor rebuild kits, etc. are still readily available.   Cost of some components, particularly carb kits and complete water pump kits have become a lot more expensive over the past few years but still available.  If the motor had a complete service in 2020, you shouldn’t have to do much with it initially.    You might ask the current owner if he has a copy of the service invoice he can share with you.   And of course, there’s a couple simple things you should check before buying – cylinder compression and condition of the gearcase oil and you should ask for a test run with the motor before you buy it.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp

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