Re: Need info on evinrude row boat motors pre 1918.

[moxie-man]

Hotrod and Brooke,

Thank you for the info. Looking at the different photos of years and articles, certain things are defined. Correct me if wrong. Fuel tank cap – one inch if 1914 or earlier, 1.5 inch 1915 or older, 1909 to 1912 no skeg, 1909 to 1912 throttle spark advance handle no shut off button with 1912 having stamp in brass, and all flywheels have four holes. In what year is the muffler embossed? Are all mufflers brass. Brass flat tiller is on pre 1914 models vs round 1915 to 28.
What should the compression be to run? I know what the magneto looks like on the Johnson A35 but how do you recognize the non (battery) vs magneto on the evinrude row boat meaning can you see the coil thru the holes in the fly wheel? I am assuming most of the motors will be lacking the tank plate. Final question – to check for leaks in the piston water jacket should I be able attach a hose to the input a and output , block the output and use my hot air listen for leaks?
Sorry for all the questions but I am looking for a pre 1920 motor to eventually run and add to my collection.

Thank you,
Moxie man