Reply To: Thrust, hp, and weight comparisons

[Bob Wight]

Not sure if these will help you, but here’s some pics of my 1956 Johnson 30hp which should be similar to your Evinrude 30hp.   First pic shows the retainer ring that the magneto plate actually bolts to.    There are 4 screws that go through the magneto plate that screw into the retainer ring.   I think the plate you are referring to with the slotted holes is the support plate but the magneto doesn’t bolt to that.    The 2nd pic shows the magneto arm fully against the stop on the engine block with the throttle at wide open.   This pic also shows the adjusted position of the stop collar on the fuel saver rod.   I know Fleetwin said your motor doesn’t have the fuel saver or economizer linkage on it but I could swear I can see the linkage rod on your motor if I enlarge your picture of the port side of your motor.  It’s barely visible under the mag plate but it looks like it’s there.    Then again, I’m overdue at the eye doctor’s office…

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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