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    keplerfan
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      So I ordered the battery recommended by Tubs and it turns out that this model 401 (if that is what it is) has great spark. I also found a lower unit with a good skeg which is on it’s way. Now I need to start the motor to make sure it runs right. I need to know the fuel/oil mix ratio as well as the recommended lower unit oil. Also, what is the spark plug I need?

      Does anybody have any guesses as to why this model 401 or 407 seven has a battery type ignition? The guy I bought it from claimed it to be a 1935 elto 5.5hp. Is there any chance that this was made by elto?

      #75238
      PM T2
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        By the time that motor was built, Elto and Evinrude were operating under the same umbrella. It has a battery-ignition because it is an Elto. That was one of their distinguishing features. Evinrudes were sold with flywheel magnetos.

        I would say that you have a model 401, its the most common one that shows up. Whichever it happens to end up being, it definitely is NOT a 1935 motor. If its a 401, its a 1931 model. 407 would make it a ’32.

        Use grease in the lower unit, not oil.

        Mix it at 1/3 pint of oil per gallon of gasoline and you can’t go wrong. Original plug was a Champion 6M. You can use a modern Champion D9 or D16

        Hope this helps.

        Best,
        PM T2

        He's livin' in his own private Idaho..... I hope to go out quietly in my sleep, like my grand-dad did..... and not screaming, like the passengers in his car...

        #75271
        Tubs
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          A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

          #75516
          keplerfan
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            anybody know the gap for the points?

            #75543
            garry-in-michigan
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              Twenty thousandths on the points, twenty five thousandths on the plugs . . . 😉

              #75557
              TOM GOEPFRICH
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                If that motor has the regular battery ignition used by Elto (Atwater Kent) the points should be at at .009" to .010" , not .020"

                #75575
                keplerfan
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                  I gapped at .020 and got it to fire up once. I can’t get it started now. when checking for spark I notice that the port side spark cuts out but the starboard is fine. Does anybody know what causes this? Can I use a lightfour/zephyr coil in this motor and if so will I need a new condenser?

                  #75583
                  Tom
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                    US Member

                    You know you need to ground one side to get spark in the other, right?

                    T

                    #75591
                    keplerfan
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                      there is a ground wire. perhaps the connection needs cleaned?

                      #75592
                      keplerfan
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                        there is only one ground. should there be 2?

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