I bought a 1958 7.5 evinrude that had a three blade brass prop. Want to clean this prop up. What is the best way to clean up this old prop and make it shine? Thx
I'm trying to restore an old evinrude and I'm using zinc chromate primer. My question is, after I prime the motor with the zinc chromate? How soon do I have to paint the motor? Can I wait a week or two? Thx.
I have a friend that has an older gamefisher 7.5. Maybe late 70's? If these motors are air cooled, do they also have an impeller? And if so, is there an obvious pee hole? thx
hey guys, I have a 58 evinrude 7.5 hp. Just want to ask what are some websites that have the actual evinrude schematics and part numbers? I found one awhile back, but forgot to save it. I like to compare the part numbers between the 5.5 and the 7.5? Thanks
going to rebuild the fuel pump. Is there anything I need to watch out for when doing this. I've rebuilt carbs before and a fuel pump on a weedeater. Just asking if this pump can be trickier than those? Thx
talking to a guy in Texas who is selling me a steering handle for this motor. He saw my ad on aomci.org. He told me to make sure the oiler tube was clean on this motor. Said it was a brass fitting that carried oil up to the main bearings? Saw two little brass nipples on the right side of...
hey guys. Someone in my area has a 1976 mercury 7.5 for sale 100.00. I've only worked on the older evinrudes like 57, 58 7.5s and I have on my boat a 6 h.p. 1973. Are the mercs any more difficult to work on? Special tools and such. Does that year have points or electronic ignition? Thx
I have a 1958 evinrude 7.5 h.p. and I'm in the process of putting back together. Was curious as what type of grease to use on the swivel bracket? Thanks
Hello, this is from a somewhat newbie to the experts. I have looked at the tune-up procedure on this website and it shows the guy using an ohm meter and test lead while the coils are off. My question, is their another way to get the timing and firing exactly right without this method. I just set...
I have one transom screw that is good and the othe is missing the washer and clip? Can those be ordered anywhere? and if I bought a used one how do you remove the clip? Thx(might have posted in the wrong forum)
hey guys, took the skeg off to inspect the seals and gears. Everything looks good. My question is the installation of the shaft and all the gears,mainly the shift lever and how it is supposed to ride in the cradle and the clutch dog? Or will everthing fall in to place? Thx.
I cannot get these screws loose. Tried impact screwdriver, pb blaster and I used a torch. Didn't apply alot of heat to where the bolts were glowing orange. Didn't want to damage any internal seals. Any advice maybe drill the heads off, then use vise grips on the leftover studs? thx
someone put a 3 blade prop on this motor. I know it came from the factory with a two blade prop. the three blade prop is all brass looks like the brand is CHIGAM. Is this prop worth anything?
hey guys, just pulled the carb on this motor and the exhaust cover. Need to know if the dealer carries a new float or where I can get one? Also the plate behinds the exhaust cover has alot of carbon on it. Best way to clean it? and need a new gasket? Where? thx
hello, I know this is not a boat topic,but I have an old pressurized tank that I want to replace the gasket and repaint. Trouble is I can't break all the screws loose. Sprayed them down and let them sit. No luck. Any ideas? Drill the head off then use vise grips? Thx