well that little 3hp is pretty clean looking for it’s age so it was pampered or left alone for years…the JOhnson JW series and Evinrude eqv. are great kickers smooth running all day long saves using oars to get back to shore if a bigger engine conks out. cheap on fuelsmooth running
1963 3hp Evinrude Lightwin Outboard Motor
yes it likely need new coils (nothing complicated) , ignition parts like condensers if never replaced. see pic. of cracked coils on a 18hp same coils same basic design as a 3hp.
To service the JW and EV 3hp download this book free it covers all you need ! Points can be touched up and perfectly ok
https://www.socalaomci.com/library/johnson_service_manual_10th_edition.pdf
lots of utubes to help out and leroy’s site and guidance here on aomci .. a fresh water engine should be $100 + and will provide years of easy cruising and maintenance. parts available . Even at $150 I think it would be a good deal… do a trial run if possible but keep in mind a simple dirty carb can help you negotiate the price down ( easy to fix later and a great hobby)..
pull the starter cord just to confirm it is not seized but… even that can be fixed up if just stuck (another price negotiating argument)
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