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Can not get motor to fire. This old motor is new to me. Odd arm leading to distributor cap. Motor turns over-just won't fire.
Gas is getting to plugs-pulled two and had fuel.
Any suggestions on simple checks prior to taking it to professional?
Are parts available for this beauty?
Thanx

Received manual yesterday. It's the '64 owners manual, but I'm told it covers the '63 as well.
Manual indicates 1 qt to 6 gallons. Can use 30 wt oil as well or marine oil.
Thoughts.

John or others
What should the mix be for my 1963 Evinrude?
Woody

Andreas
You're helping narrow this down. The vinyl is grayish and white. The Evinrude is a '63 model.
Probably 1964.
I'll look for the stamp when I uncover the boat Sat or Sun.
Thanx

Looking for ideas to build cradle or other stands to support boat while working on it off the trailer.
Ideas to support while upside down and upright.
Thanx

Just ordered manuals for motor. Came installed on the 64/65 ThomBoy I purchased. Does anyone else out there have this motor?
Any insight on ownership?
Does it push this boat well?
I would like to recondition. Help with paint color and prep. will be appreciated.
THanx :

Bill I looked at Dave's boat last year. It will be a nice boat when restored. I brought home a ThomBoy this weekend. My wife is not quite as enthusiastic about "old wooden boats". I'd like to correspond on these two projects. I'm north of town in Alpharetta. I'm pretty sure both our boats ...

I have the following information: Transom Plate no. 27364 Hull No INZ071388033 Hull No. taken from prior owners registration. Too darn cold here in ATL to uncover and look at boat. Andrea, you told me the boat is likely a 1965 when I shared the Plate No. with you. What can anyone tell me given these...

Thanx Andreas
Just what I'm looking for. Doesn't make sense to paint twice.
Many more questions to come!
Woody

Just purchased and parked '65 Thomboy in driveway. Plan to continue to survey needs. I purchased Don Danenberg's books already. What I know now: Decay at ends of several frames at keelson. Decay noted at ends of both top planks at transom. Transom/planking connection requires refastening. Need to re...

Andreas
This is a Peshtigo boat.
Thanks for the info.

Looking for color options for a '65 ThomBoy.
Also, what color stain should be used.
Decks are presently vinyl. Does anyone have knowledge of wood decking varnished on this model?

Andres
How do you tell the difference between sap and heart in white oak?
Woody

Does anyone have the specifications for the frames on this boat?
In selecting stock what should I look for?
Woody

What type of wood and size/thickness should I get prior to starting to replace my stem and gripe?
Is this white oak?
How thick of stock should I get to work with?
THanx
Woody