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    I made a mistake... I do NOT own a Big twin 35. Need some part # help for 1956 30hp

    Sooooo.... I asked last week about a spark plugs on a Big Twin 35hp. I ordered and received J6C's. I had also did some quick research and jumped the gun. I ordered a fuel pump and intake bypass cover to drill and tap. I have a few tap and die kits and had it knocked out in 5 min. The only...
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    Big Twin 35 help

    I recently acquired a 1957 (I believe) 35hp big twin by accident. I'm confused on what spark plugs I can use. The internet calls for a RJ8C. So far, my search locally hasn't gone well. Is there another plug I can get locally? There were 2 autolite plugs in it. So far the motor has spark on...
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    55hp Chrysler hard to start

    So my saga continues with my 1973ish 55hp. I had to file some points to get spark. Set them to .020. Spark was good. Motor fired up and didn't sound great. But it had been sitting for about 5-10yrs. Pulled the carb bowl and saw some sediment. No big deal. Pulled the carb and ordered a...
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    Chrysler 55hp condenser question

    I didn't want to tag along in another post. I picked up a 1969 55 and a 73 55hp.. The 73 is in really good shape. So I put fuel to it and tried to start it. Smokes and the plugs are wet. I pulled the flywheel to inspect and found a badly corroded ground wire. Would this cause no spark...
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    1969 Chrysler 55hp compatibility

    So I picked up a 69 Chrysler 55hp on an impulse buy. Motor is not locked up and had a title. I've never owned a Chrysler before and I have to admit, I'm actually a little excited. It is a long shaft motor and has an extension bolted on. I'd like to make it a short shaft to fit my 1958 Texas...
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    Cable bracket too close for comfort

    I tried making a post in the steering forum, but didn't get any help. I have a new problem I discovered while hooking up my 1969 Selectric 40hp. I reused the bracket that was on my 1958 35hp Lark on the 69 and ran some new cable. Now my pulleys sit very close to the handle and rub when I turn...
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    Cable pulleys rubbing on motor handle?

    I've been fixing up my 1958 Texas Maid and decided not rebuild my knocking 1958 35hp. I replaced the motor with a 1969 40hp Selectric Evinrude. I ran new cabling and went to hook up the motor bracket onto the 69, and now the pulleys rub on the handle. The bracket hooked onto the previous...
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    1969 Selectric 40hp wiring help needed

    So I bought a Selectric model. It is clean, titled, and the right price. I'm accustomed to Mercs, but this motor fits the bill perfect for my 1958 Texas Maid. Except, the wiring in it was pretty well corroded through in alot of places. The PO cut some wires I'm guessing to remove some parts...
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    Lone Star Malibu repower

    So I've been on again and off again with working on my 1958 Malibu. Long story short, I decided to repower the old boat after finding "poor craftsmanship" by the previous owner in the transom area. Like the whole thing. I ran across a very affordable 50hp Chrysler built FORCE with title. My...
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    Opinions on my 1958 35hp Lark

    So, I started a thread awhile back about my knocking 1958 35hp Lark. After getting some great opinions and advise, I went ahead and shelled out $100 to have the fuel system rebuilt and tuned. The motor starts without a choke and I've even pulled started it with a weak battery. It ran great...
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    1958 Lark 35hp knocking

    I purchased a 1958 Lonestar with a 35hp Evinrude Lark. Previous owner had rebuilt the carb, points, coils, impeller, and some other maintenance. The motor starts easy with the choke, but needs alot of throttle with it in gear to start when warm. About half throttle, I can hear a cylinder...
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    Texas Maid help

    I have done aboat 3 boats now, and had some changes in my life (divorce and then promotion/relocation) and find myself wanting another boat to get out on some of the great lakes Oklahoma has to offer. I ran across this 1961 15' Texas Maid all aluminum runabout with a 35hp big twin Rude. I...
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    Quick Rustoleum question and results so far

    I started to paint my poor Starcraft Jupiter finally. I am using the roll/roll method with hardner. My question is do I have to scuff the painted surfaces once the paint has dried? I was following along on the instructions from another Flamingo build by Woodonglass. So far, everything was...
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    1963 Elgin 7.5hp

    OK. I need some help for sure on this. I traded a spotlight and a cheap handheld harbor freight fish finder for this jewel. I have never seen a motor like this one, but it looks to be absolutely perfect for my narrow 14' flat bottom jon boat. He said it was running a few years ago and parked...
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    Need some help with Starcraft Jupiter fasteners

    My Jupiter is creeping along and I have finally got the floor cut out. I plan to try to rivet the 1/2" plywood back to the stringers, but am having a hard time finding pop rivets long enough to go through the floor locally. Has anyone bought longer pop rivets readily available locally? Are...
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    Need floor help with 1965 Starcraft Jupiter

    I have almost all the templates cut and in from the rear coming forward. My problem is since my boat didn't have a floor when I bought it, I do not know the contour of how the front bow shape is supposed to go. The old rivot holes go all sorts of different directions that I'm sure 1/2" wood is...
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    1970's 85hp Johnson siezed

    I've never owned a Johnson/Evinrude, but couldn't resist a local ad for a boat that needed way too much work with a stuck 85 Johnson. I contacted the guy and he bartered me the motor, controls, plastic fuel tank, and even a decent repair manual (not a Seloc or such either) for some duplicate...
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    1981 Merc 40hp ignition help

    I picked up a boat that included the motor. The keys were missing, so I picked up a universal 6 position ignition switch. I believe I have it wired correctly with the only question that I connected my purple wire to the "A" connection because there was no "I" connection. The engine cranks...
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    Finally found a Starcraft

    So, I sold trihull project in favor of a 1965? Starcraft Jupiter. I bought it on a trailer with non-running 1980 40hp Mercury for $175. It has been sitting for 3 years and the motor inside doesn't look bad at all. Most of the floor is out, but all the foam I have run across is dry. The wood...
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    16ft Larson I/O trihull help

    Long story short, sold sold a Mark Twain that needed alot more work than I was willing to give and bought this 1970's 16ft Larson Trihull with a 120 Merc I/O. It came on a tandem axle trailer that was worth the $300 I gave for the whole bit. So I started stripping the "Hugger" orange paint off...
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