After the near disaster with a short circuit initiated by me, I fitted a 20 amp manual circuit breaker inline with the ignition circuit. Speaking of ignition, the original factory installed key start switch was playing up and was worn to the point where any key would operate it.
I decided to replace the troublesome key with with a dedicated marine toggle switch for the ignition, and a push to start switch to operate the starter motor. Simple enough to do and still less expensive than a new Evinrude key switch.
Speaking of starter motors, mine finally died. I noticed it wasn't turning very fast at all, even with a full charge in my 11 plate battery. A local outboard mechanic [Tony Lykos] rebuilt it for me with new bearing, bush and brushes. All I to do was remove and install it. What a prick of a job. I must be getting cranky in my older age. Anyway, after much cursing it was fitted. Spins like a good 'un now.
I still need to replace the 50 year old positive and negative battery cables. They are very corroded and I'm sure full of resistance.
After the initial on water test to check for leaks, I had to replace all the fuel and vacuum lines as previously noted as there were leaks everywhere. I sourced an old plastic 220 litre drum and cut it down to make a test tank. I wanted to make sure the alternator was putting out a charge, but couldn't get the engine to run for more than about 60 seconds. I had checked everything else, points, timing and even bought a compression gauge to check the health of the engine. Happy to report all cylinders were at a very good 100psi with only a couple of psi variation between highest and lowest. Excellent.
Hey there. What are these worth? I think I have 1
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