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    Evinrude 35hp Lower Unit Removal?

    Anyone had issues removing a lower unit from an older model?? I have a 1983 35hp rude, dropping the lower unit to check on the water pump. I have the Seloc manual for this motor, disconnected the shift linkage and removed the 4 bolts and 1 nut on top the cavitation plate... Nothing, almost seems...
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    Control hook-ups?

    I've got a 1983 Evinrude 35hp. With the setup I have, how do I connect the controls to the motor? I'm pretty sure on the steering... I was going to mount the control bar through the splashwell with a boot, and if I'm correct the control arm bolts through the center hole on the front crosscar...
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    1976 HydraStream Viper 16'

    This is hopefully my winter project.... Wanted some opinions from you guys... To me this thing is a beaut! Lots of history on this boat, googled hydrastream and found that this boat could be fast...FAST! I can pick this one up for $300!!!! One catch... Theirs a softball size hole in the bow of...
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    Lake Lanier Anyone??

    Anyone gonna be on Lake Lanier, Cumming GA for 4th of July? Let me know, cast me a line we'll form a "redneck yachtclub" lol;)
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    1983 Rude Update!

    Hey Guys, Gotta 83' 35hp Evinrude, I'm about to do a little updating on it. I want it electric start and I want it to charge my batteries... Here's my list...Am I missing anything? -starter -solenoid -stator -recitifier -key switch? What would it take to get a push to choke, or am I stuck havin...
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    Prop for a 1983 35hp Rude

    Right now its got a 10x15 on it, is this an ok pitch for towin skiers?
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    MirroCraft Resto! Need Help!

    Here we have a MirroCraft Deep Fisherman- She's got a 1983 Evinrude 35hp in excellent shape- - A couple of overall pics- The List!! - - Long overdue overhaul on the trailer - Paint job - Full deck, stuck between a few different designs - Steering and Throttle controls, center or side...
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    Question on a Evinrude 35hp??

    Hey guys! new to the site, looks like a LOT of good info on here! Hoping you guys can help me... Just scored me a 15ft aluminum MirroCraft w/ a 35hp Evinrude. The engine as of right now has a tiller, how difficult is it to add a steering system and throttle controls? Id like to make this into a...
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