Hello guys-

I just baught an older 40hp big twin evinrude motor, its said to run but is missing the generator? what might this part be and how hard is it to repair or replace this item? any and all suggestions welcome I am a true novice with boats this is my first but I am good with mechanics area.

Go see Mike Halfmann in San Marcos at the Boat shop he has at his house, he can fix you right up if anyone can!

TL Parnell-

Ok thanks I will try to locate him would you happen to have his contact number? Thanks alot

One more question Guys?

I have plans on putting this motor on a 15' bass boat older model like a 78 i believe, Will this 40hp be big enough for it and someone said something about about not getting it to plane? What exactly is that in refrence too? I figure if any would know you guys could tell me.

Thanks....

Getting on plane is when the bow(front end) of the boat levels out at a certain speed(that's a simplistic explanation but is basically what it is). As far as it being big enough, yes it will. My dad has a 1980 15' Terry bass boat with a 35hp motor and it will get on plane with 3 full size men in it. However it only did that once I added a hydrofoil(fins) on the motor. If the motor was a 40hp(assuming the one you have is running well), it should get on plane just fine.

You can do it. Two things you'll need: 1> A shop manual, and b> iboats

good luck!