1957 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5hp Outboard Motor

25 Comments

1. Opercula1
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 9:33 am | Permalink

   sounds like dijerido:))

2. theduckkillers
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 10:14 am | Permalink

   what are you high and low carb settings i need them.

3. oldgamergeek
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:13 am | Permalink

   I inherited one of these from my dad, we did a lot of fishing with that Motor.

4. beeriton
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:15 am | Permalink

   can anyone tell me how much this motor is worth because i have the same one except its in perfect condition and has only been used once

5. darcy32171
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:40 am | Permalink

   All of these older models, you adjust both high and low speed setting all the way in to a seated position then turn both out 1.5 turns to initially start engine, then you set the high speed first at full throttle to get the best setting then you set the low speed after that.

6. xbatman1x
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 12:26 pm | Permalink

   An old guy I met who restores old boat motors, gave me this one. He also has a 1906 Johnson.

7. videowippersnapper
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Permalink

   I have the same motor

8. VulcanThunder
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 1:50 pm | Permalink

   My Dad Use To Have a Motor Identical To This One & I Will Say……These Are Perhaps The ” BEST ” Little Fishing Motors Out There ! I Use To Love Running My Dad’s Motor Whenever Possible. 1 Pull Start & You Were Off Running !

9. mrfish1991
   Posted August 3, 2011 at 2:50 pm | Permalink

   I have a 58 fleetwin on my boat, it seems to be really touchy with the rich/lean mixes. Both high speed and low speed. Every new tank of gas I have to re-adjust them to get the motor to run right or else it will bog at WOT and die when back trolling at low RPMs. But I love the motor to death.

10. cpgixxer
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 3:24 pm | Permalink

    Doesn’t idle too well cause you don’t know how to fix it!

11. brettmech79
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 4:14 pm | Permalink

    I was also looking for the exact same recoil spring. Thanks allot I got one ordered at NAPA. Thanks allot

12. dylanbaines
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Permalink

    i have a newer eveinrude its about 70-80s maby even earlie 90s anyone quote me on what its worth?? it runs and is in great cond

13. markljesse
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 6:06 pm | Permalink

    i jsut gon a 15hp fastwin and i was wondering with the highspeed and low speed carb ajustment knobs where should i put them to start then moter

14. tripps2001
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    i have the EXACT same motor; unfortunately the geardog is worn, so it jumps out of gear as the revs build. I’d love to know what it costs to fix

15. Etrician55
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 7:55 pm | Permalink

    i own an 18 hp fastwin thing doesnt idle too well trying to sell

16. sailcool
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 8:14 pm | Permalink

    I have one too that I put a fuel pump on. Now I need to change the impeller but I’ve heard you have to pull the powerhead? Is this difficult?

17. mrwiggles2
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 8:27 pm | Permalink

    Sounds beautiful… whoa!

18. 1978rm125
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 8:34 pm | Permalink

    i have a fleetwin 7.5 hp in pieces. trying to sell it. all there

19. guitarshredder849
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 9:02 pm | Permalink

    very nice I have the EXACT same motor and it runs great but yours sounds much nicer I think I need to clean the carb on mine.

20. lockerteric
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 9:53 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the help everyone. I am in the process of trying to get the plate of the flywheel. I believe I need a flywheel puller? I am currently trying to secure one of those. I will let you know what happens. Thanks again.

21. BSDenning0116
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 10:50 pm | Permalink

    The first thing you need to do is take the rope starter off (you will need to remove the cowling and the choke and low speed adjustment knob), then take the plate off the top of the fly wheel and take a look at the coils. If they are cracked, they need to be replaced. The coils are the big round things. If they look good, check the points and make sure they are adjusted correctly. they should be .020 inch gap. Spark plugs should have .030 gap. Good luck! I have a 1957 fleetwin 7.5 hp.

22. patokaa93
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:03 pm | Permalink

    change the magneto?

23. lockerteric
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:37 pm | Permalink

    I am sorry I said Johnson, it is an evinrude.

24. lockerteric
    Posted August 3, 2011 at 11:50 pm | Permalink

    I just bought a jon boat that has a 1954 7.5 Johnson. It isn’t running but the guy said it was 2 weeks ago. Doesn’t have any spark. Don’t know much about these motors. Where should I start?

25. F4FPhantomII
    Posted August 4, 2011 at 12:34 am | Permalink

    Which gasket do you need? You can still get most parts from your Evinrude dealer or sometimes NAPA carries knock off parts thru Sierra Marine.