Home › Forum › Ask A Member › 1949 Evinrude Zephyr Model 4429 › Reply To: 1949 Evinrude Zephyr Model 4429
Another thought / caution on Zephers in general. The close proximity of fuel and high voltage within the close confines of the front shroud have all the makings for FIRE. Be sure that there no fuel leaks. as for the potential of a stray spark… consider using short body spark plugs… why? The original style champion plugs had slightly shorter bodies than the modern equivalents. The longer bodies put the terminals closer to the aluminum front shroud.,, potential for a stray spark. Short body plugs of the correct heat range are available from both Champion and NGK. I like the NGK – BM7A… they seem to have the right heat range and also have screw-on terminal nuts.
Joe B