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    35EL78R question about loss of power

    I currently have a 74 25hp short shaft, and I have the opportunity to buy a 78 35hp long shaft, (which I need). I can get it for $300 because current owner says it needs new rings. Compression numbers are 130 on upper and 122 on lower... Pretty good numbers right?. Could rings be bad with...
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    94 alumacraft 16' backtroller transom repair

    I'm replacing the rotten transom. It came out in a thousand pieces, very rotten! I think I see why, look at all those holes! Luckily, I get to cut off the transom cap as well because it's not a riveted on cap. Can I cut it off with a sawzall, or is that too rough? Should I use an angle...
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    tilt trailer question

    I have an old tilt trailer and I cannot make out the brand name, however I have a question. Please look at the pictures, the back of the trailer is several inches lower than the front. It is a bunk trailer and I have the bunks much higher in the back than the front to let the boat sit level on...
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    hole in hull

    It is directly under the front battery compartment, I have access to both sides. The PO used maybe jb weld our something of the sort, obviously wasn't permanent. My plan is to rivet an aluminum patch with something like 5200 to create a better deal. Should I put a patch on the inside as well...
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    homemade trolling motor bracket

    I just got an old deer crossing sign from my grandparents farm. My research has shown that signs are .080 thick. Can I use this aluminum to create a bracket for my trolling motor to bolt onto? I would rivet this to the front and along the rails on my old Jon boat. What does everything think...
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    85 sea nymph fishing machine vs alumacraft backtroller

    So I've done a couple boat mods thanks to all the info available here, now I'd like to pose a question to anyone who'd give me their opinion. I will be able to purchase either of these boats for around $700. They both have been left outside without covers for a couple years so a complete resto...
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    1969 Evinrude Lightwin 4hp

    I just took my recoil apart and realized why it wasn't working. My recoil spring is broken! Where can I get one of those? Thanks in advance for all your help, this forum has gotten my grandpa's old motor running again, and I really appreciate it.
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    69 Evinrude 4hp Lightwin recoil problems

    Just started my motor yesterday after a long, cold winter. It started, however, my recoil stopped working over the winter. Obviously, I do not wish to manually rewind my my pull cord every time I start my motor, does anyone know what I can do? Does it maybe need some wd40 or oil, or is it...
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    69 Evinrudce Lightwin - 4hp

    So, it's running, I have the prop off and its in a barrel of water so I can run it. The water, however, has a lot of oil on top. The mixture may be a little heavier than 50:1, but when I take it our of the barrel it seems to drip a bit of oil. Where should I start to look? fyi - This engine...
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    1969 4hp Evinrude Lightwin

    I just got it running, but once I put the prop back on and put it on the boat, I cannot keep the throttle at full speed. It vibrates back to the start position. What do I need to do to get a little more tension on this so it will stay where I put it? Thanks for all the help in advance. Will
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    85-86 Eska 5hp

    My uncle gave me this 85-86 Eska 5hp motor model 14208B. It hasn't been run in a few years. My dad put a little gas in it and it ran for 2-3 mins then it died. I put more gas in it a few days later and ran it, but it died in 30 seconds. I couldn't get it to start again. Both times it...
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    Evinrude Lightwin 4hp - what year?

    My grandfather just gave me his old 14' Mirrocraft, would love to know more about this boat as well, and he had this motor in his shed. Serial # 4906B E02523. I've done some research online, is this a 1969? I am going to need an owners manual. I am sure it has not ran in over 10 years. I...
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