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    1958 Sportwin has small leak from crank/head?

    This is a 1958 10hp Sportwin. I have noticed small leaks of oil around the gasket for the crank half and the cylinder half (NOT the cylinder head!)<br /><br />This would be part 41 and 7 on my web page ;<br /> http://1958evinrude10hp.0catch.com/EvinrudePowerHead.htm <br /><br />Is this a problem...
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    1958 Fastwin Service Manual - Which is BEST?

    What's the BEST manual for these old motors? What's available out there?<br /><br />Also have a 1958 Sportwin.
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    1958 Fastwin cylinder psi mismatch - concerns

    My 1958 Evinrude Fastwin is measuring 60 psi on one cylinder and 100 psi on the other. What is goin on here?<br /><br />Also both coils(?)are cracked badly. But still get good spark. So far the engine will not run even after rebuilding the carb. Spits and backfires on me. Is this due to psi...
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    1958 Sportwin - Fuel Line, Air Line Mixed Up?

    Doing Resto Job. I have taken the fuel and air line 'off' the motor and the steering swivel bracket (base) and forgot which line goes where now? Help please. I thought I had schematics but don't. I think it may be obvious but would like to know for sure.<br /><br />...
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    1958 Evinrude Sportwin has creamy oil in lower unit

    I have tried and tried and tried again to solve this problem of water mixing with the oil in the lower unit. Why oh why does it keep happening? I have sealed eveything up and then sealed over it all with silicone, but to no avail! It has new seals in it. It has fresh clean oilin it. I have taken...
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    1958 Evinrude 10hp, "How To" on timing motor?

    I have the Sportwin model 1958 Evinrude 10hp. Is there such a thing as timing this motor? I have no books or manuals. The motor is flooding out all the time. Will be getting a carb kit and installing it soon, this might help. Kinda suspect it is a float or needle seat problem. Motor runs great...
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