falconkid

I found a kit that laings outboards sells online that has the pump, hoses and two prong connector. Think I'm going to go with that, just have to muster up the courage to sink another $100 into a 62 year old motor. Just about every internal piece on the thing will be new, the only thing I haven't touched is the carb.

And here is what the little bugger will hopefully push around!

Hope these pictures suffice. The motor is currently in pieces (hence no cover and lower unit) Cheers, Jim

I'll get some pictures up this afternoon then for reference. I didn't think about the difference in oil technology and quality nowadays, you're right a less diluted mixture should be safe.

About a half hour after I posted this topic I heard the same advice way2slow. You're right I don't have a pressurized tank and all of them that I have seen want ridiculous money for inoperable units (need to be resealed, rust inside, etc.) Do you recommend any fuel pump in particular? I've seen that the standard OMC fuel pump should work. I already have a single line setup with a good tank so that would probably be the most cost-effective way. I had the grand idea to 'upgrade' and switch from a '72 Evinrude 9 1/2 hp to the '53 15 hp we're talking about now for more speed and having a motor that is more age appropriate for the boat. So being able to use the same line and tank would be much more convenient for sure. Thomas- yes I was informed that the fuel mixture is different; 16:1 instead of 50:1. Thanks for the heads up though, no need to blow the motor on the first outing.

In the process of rebuilding the aforementioned outboard to power a little Larson. Picked it up for real cheap and have replaced just about everything in the little 2 stroke from the impeller to the ignition parts and everything in between this past winter. I'm writing this not to tell you about the painstaking process of learning the inner workings of an internal combustion outboard. Rather I'm looking for the last piece to my puzzle. I have failed to locate the female connector for the double fuel line that powers my little beast of a motor and I'd rather not row. So, if you have one or have any idea where to locate one, please let me know. Till the snow melts, Jim

Hello all, Jim from the southern tier in NY. Been fishing most of my life but am now looking to put more effort into the sport, to hopefully learn more and catch more bass. Yakking down the river or cruising on a half century old Larson powered by an equally old Evinrude outboard on any given weekend or afternoon hunting lunkers. Willing to listen to success stories on Seneca Lake, a lake I still have not figured out entirely.