Topic: 1926 Evinrude NS Sportwin – Page 3 – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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March 31, 2026 at 1:29 pm #313246
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In the January 1992 edition of the Antique Outboarder, Tom Manley wrote about how to replace the original lock cylinder with a modern part. Chances are that even if you had the key, the lock might be seized up anyway. But I guess maybe a locksmith could always make you a key that would fit.

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March 31, 2026 at 5:10 pm #313285
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Seriously, a keyed lock on a transom screw a hundred years ago?
High-Tech, or AI, being April Fools is tomorrow? 🙂
Even if you paid too much for this one, you got your money’s worth!

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March 31, 2026 at 6:49 pm #313309
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Tom,

The guy i got it from was going to scrap it. I paid $40.

David Bartlett
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March 31, 2026 at 9:35 pm #313340
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David Bartlett wrote:

Tom,

The guy i got it from was going to scrap it. I paid $40.

OMG, glad you rescued it!

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April 1, 2026 at 1:41 pm #313393
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The “IGN” port allows hooking up a battery for easier starting. The tiller grip will not be the same as the early Johnson motors since it needs a hole for the shift rod.

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April 1, 2026 at 6:47 pm #313432
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Tom,

Can you add any information about the “Light” plug thingy?

I spent some time today cleaning the cylinders and wound up breaking a ring trying to unstick it. Something else to add to the list!

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April 1, 2026 at 10:57 pm #313456
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Found this ad in my files that mentions a 1927 Sport Twin motor
with “dual ignition” and “electric lights”.

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April 2, 2026 at 4:43 pm #313629
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David,

Let me know any parts you need for the motor, and whether you’ll be at Lincoln’s meet on Saturday. Pretty sure I have rings for you, and a transom bracket with a lock that works. I have the mag plate, too, if you still need it. I don’t have any coils, props, or carbs, but most anything else.

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April 2, 2026 at 4:46 pm #313632
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RE the light plug thingy: The light in the throttle arm should have a switch lever on it that rotates the bulb to the on / off positions. I’m pretty sure it’s bypassed if the auxiliary light is used. There should be a brass hood there. A steel one from John Deere will fit.

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April 2, 2026 at 5:47 pm #313644
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Tom,

I will be there Saturday. I could use a couple rings. The rest I think I have covered. I don’t really need a transom bracket that locks 😎

Thanks and looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

David Bartlett
Pine Tree Boating Club Chapter

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