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    Final question before reassembly w/pic

    Is this still fit for service/smooth enough for the races and flat bearing to function properly? (noticed the two ribs and valley between them) Thanks again, -Josh
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    Function of Thrust Washers and Flat Bearing?

    The section of the lower unit that houses the thrust washers and flat bearing is chewed up from a previously failed flat bearing. Since the needle bearing and the pinion bearing both serve to center the pinion gear, wouldn't that also center the washers and flat bearing away from the housing...
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    1958: 35 hp E-rude Motor/MFG Corry Suburban

    Hey Guys, I'm new to this forum catagory (and boats in general). I've just restored the above mentioned boat/motor and I'm finaly at the stage when I can begin thinking about my ideal prop. The boat: A 1958 MFG Corry Suburban, don't know the weight, its about 13ft. The boat didn't have any...
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    Flushing Shavings from Gear Case While Assembled?

    Hello Again, So, I took my gear case apart and replaced the pinion gear. The teeth were completely ground down except for the top 1/16th of an inch. There were plenty of metal shavings in the lower gear case cap and gears in general. I brought the cap, prop shaft and all the parts that slide...
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    1958 35 hp Bigtwin Runs, But Stopped Moving!

    On my final run before winterizing: the motor started in one pull, idled nicely, and went into gear fine. As I was getting toward the end of the "No Wake" zone I noticed that the shift lever was popping out of forward gear but I held in gear for a second and it stayed. I made a few rounds in the...
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    Choosing an Impact Driver?

    So, I have to buy an impact driver.... Should I go with a 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive for outboard work? Can anyone suggest a quality, mid-priced driver for the non-professional? Snap-on was suggested, (and I know they make quality tools) but they want $350 for a 12 piece set. Thats more than I paid...
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    Flywheel Wobbles

    Motor: 1958 Evinrude Bigtwin 35 hp. When I first started the motor I noticed that it (the entire motor) wobbled. When I realized that only one cylinder was firing I atributed the wobbling to that, but after I got both firing it continued to wobble. I then noticed that the flywheel was out of...
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    Different Carburetor for Same Motor?

    Hi, I just picked up another 35hp Bigtwin (1957 serial No.25930). I had just rebuilt the carburetor for my 1958 35 hp Bigtwin (serial No. 25937). I switched the rebuilt carburetor onto the "1957" motor. The 1957 carb had the fuel filter attached, the 1958 did not. Is the lack of an attached...
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    Double to Single Fuel Line Conversion

    Hi, When I first read the article (here @ Iboats) I thought I understood it, but when I looked closely I became unsure. It apears that you tap the two outer holes for securing the pump (on the upper bypass cover), and drill out the center hole. This is followed by a picture of the pump screwed...
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    1958 MFG Corry Suburban Steering Wheel?

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy a steering wheel for a 1958 MFG Corry Suburban in new, used, or restorable condition? When I got this project the entire forward deck/dashboard was rotted out, and there was no steering wheel/shaft ect. just holes where they used to be. All the wood has...
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    Testing compression on a 1958 Evinrude Bit Twin

    I'm new to outboards, so when I went to check the compression on my cheaply aquired 35hp Big Twin I expected the worst. First test upper cylider = 30lbs? Secons Test (same cylinder) = 30lbs? I stepped back and took a breath. There was no way I was sold a parts motor. Being new to these...
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    1958 35 Big Twin - Pinion Siesed Cant Stear L or R

    Great in a straight line...ha hah. But the motor woun't move from left to right. Stuck. I applied penitraiting grease ,Blast, to all involved screws, nuts, bolts and recievers for a few days still won't budge. Could anyone give me a tip for freeing it up? Much Thanks,
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    1958 Evinrude 35 hp upper shift rod broke...

    I just bought a 1958 Evinrude Big Twin 35hp, that came with a motionless/stuck shift lever. It also happened to be a long shaft, and the fact that I needed to make it a short shaft, meant that I needed to seperate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod anyway. The bolts on the clamp...
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