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    1952 Evinrude Fastwin back to life

    tag on motor: 15014-52244 The motor has compression, spark, and will fire off of ether. So far i replaced one coil (already had one replacement) and the plug wires. I am definitely getting fuel to the carburetor bowl, but not to the plugs. My next step is carburetor rebuild, but i don't know...
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    Replacing OMC Pressure Tank Fittings - 1950's 7.5 Evinrude Fleetwin

    I have a OMC pressure tank that leaks fuel from the fittings. Does anyone know a replacement quick connect make or brand that will work on the 3/16" fuel lines that I am running? It seems like everything online is for 3/8" lines... I have already replaced the o rings..
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    Pressure Fuel Tank - Leaky Connector Alternative

    I have a 1950's Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 HP with a pressure fuel tank. I have replaced the o-rings on the female fuel connector using the "paper clip" method. They still leak a little bit... My question is this: Why not just replace both the motor and the tank quick connects with something else...
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    16' ouachita v hull motor capacity

    I have a 16' aluminum v hull ouachita 1969 model. I have been looking for a second hand tiller operated motor and was planning on purchasing something 10hp or more. My questions is what is the most powerful motor i could/should safely use? Could i go as high as 25 hp? The boat is real stable in...
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    1950's Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 HP Misfire

    ~~I have a 1950s vintage Evinrude Fleetwin with the pressurized fuel tank. The motor purrs on low speed, but on wide open it misfires intermittently. SO far I have rebuilt the carburetor, replaced coils and spark plugs with a J8C (tried a J6C too). After putting a few hours on the motor this...
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    1950's Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 HP Spark Plugs Leak Oil

    I have a 1950s vintage Evinrude Fleetwin with the pressurized fuel tank. The motor purrs on low speed, but on wide open it misfires intermittently. SO far I have rebuilt the carburetor, replaced coils and spark plugs with a J8C (tried a J6C too). After putting a few hours on the motor this...
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    Evinrude 7.5 horse fleetwin fuel pump conversion

    I have been working on converting an old pressure tank system evinrude 7.5 horse to a single line fuel pumped system. A little background information on the motor: i was given it for free, basically a barn find i know nothing about it. I was able to get the motor to fire without having the...
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