1956-1960 Evinrude Mechanic Wanted

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  • October 18, 2025 at 11:58 am #300740
    JoeCobb56
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      It was run in fresh water out in the Akron, Ohio area. And, yes, I did stop trying to run it, because I thought it might overheat and cause some damage. Just trying to play it safe. Thanks!

      October 18, 2025 at 12:03 pm #300741
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        JoeCobb56 wrote:

        I believe my 40hp Evinrude Lark needs a new impeller. I did not see water coming out of the pee-hole when I ran it in a garbage can full of water. I do not feel confident in taking an engine apart and fixing things that I am not familiar with. Sometimes more harm can be done if one doesn’t know what he is doing, and more time wasted. I am just looking for someone that has a good familiarity with fixing these old engines. Someone who recognizes other potential problems while working on the engine. This would make it less likely for the engine to fail when out on the water. I don’t have time to learn the intricacies of these engines. They may seem simple and easy to some, but not to all. So when replacing the impeller, I would ask that a basic cleaning/tune-up be done. Thank You.

        I would have to agree with fleetwin. Someone gets in above their skill level and another basket case motors is created. 

         

         

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

        October 18, 2025 at 12:13 pm #300742
        JoeCobb56
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          I’m 90 minutes from Albany. It’s right on my way to Saranac Lake. I tried Knapiks, which is nearby, but they didn’t want to work on engines from the 50’s or 60’s anymore. I’ll give Albany Marine Supply a try, but I have been looking around and it seems like the large Marine places don’t want to deal with these engines anymore. So I am looking for someone who is independent and enjoys working on them.

          October 18, 2025 at 4:17 pm #300745
          fleetwin
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            JoeCobb56 wrote:

            I’m 90 minutes from Albany. It’s right on my way to Saranac Lake. I tried Knapiks, which is nearby, but they didn’t want to work on engines from the 50’s or 60’s anymore. I’ll give Albany Marine Supply a try, but I have been looking around and it seems like the large Marine places don’t want to deal with these engines anymore. So I am looking for someone who is independent and enjoys working on them.

            Yes, you are sooo right.  Most places don’t want to work on older engines, and their labor rates are ridiculous.  In addition, most places don’t have old time techs that are familiar with these engines anyway.   Knapicks would have been a good choice, but I’m guessing their labor rate is high and they don’t feel like they can charge enough to repair an old engine.   Albany Marine Supply was a small place when I used to deal with them, but who knows if the business has been sold off.   If the fellow from Albany Marine Supply does not remember me from the 90s, then the business has probably been sold off.  I know that Saranac Lake would be a great choice but it sounds like they are far from you.  What town are you in?  I will research my old dealer files for someone close to your town.   Don

            October 18, 2025 at 4:46 pm #300750
            JoeCobb56
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              I actually take my boats up to Saranac Lake. Don Duso (Saranac Lake Marina/Duso’s) died at least 10 years ago. His son Kim Duso is still around, but recently decided to stop working on the old engines.  I had also been using Skip Emmons of Saranac Lake, but he also retired. I am in Cold Spring, NY on the Hudson. So I trailer my boats 250 miles up to Saranac Lake where my family has a camp. Albany is right on the way. So any place in between Cold Spring and Saranac Lake would be fine. I emailed Albany Marine Supply today and asked if they or anyone they knew service the Evinrudes from the 50s-60s. I have yet to hear back. I appreciate your help, Don!

              October 18, 2025 at 6:01 pm #300752
              fleetwin
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                OK, so you are down towards NYC then…  There was/is a very nice place in Kingston, Nick Robertis Marine.  Now I don’t know if they still work on old stuff, but give him a call.  Might be good fill in winter work for him.   Don

                October 18, 2025 at 8:03 pm #300759
                fleetwin
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                  Just spoke to one of my buddys in upstate NY.  He said that Tom Caulfield at Albany Marine Supply is still running the business and will probably be willing to work on that engine.  Like I say, Tom is a bit cranky, but he is OK.  He is experienced and honest.  That being said, labor rates are high these days, so be sure to get some idea about what he will charge before bringing the engine up there.  Needless to say, he can’t give much of an estimate without looking at the engine, but he can tell you what his labor rate is and how many hours the job will take if “all goes well”.    I’m guessing doing the water pump is a 2-3hr job, the whole rear lower cover must be removed in order to get at one of the gearcase retaining bolts.

                  Nick Roberti is probably not interested in working on an older engine like yours, sorry.

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