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    1958 Fastwin - New Clutch Dog?

    I have a 1958 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin. Model 15024. In forward, it runs OK at slow speed. As soon as I start to speed up, the engine revs quickly up and the forward speed actually slows down. I have previously marked the prop hub and prop with a sharpie and the hub is not slipping. Is this...
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    18HP Octane?

    I have been running 87/88 octane in my '58 18 HP Evinrude. Should I be using Premium or a mid-grade. I know for most cars it is a waste, but not sure about an outboard. What is the compression ratio? I know cars that are 10:1 or better should use premium.
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    Interior paint for 1970's Lund C14 Aluminum Boat

    Where can I find the light green speckle paint for the interior? I would also consider a light grey base as well. The automotive trunk paints are the right idea, but all are quite dark. I would prefer a lighter base as it is cooler on a sunny day.
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    Converting 1958 18hp Evinrude to Electric Start

    Re: Converting 1958 18hp Evinrude to Electric Start I finally got the job done. The standard solenoid was too large to fit under the cowl. I ended up using an after market Suzuki 31800-94401. It was only $12.50 on eBay. The holder in the picture is a 1" insulated pipe clamp. I used a...
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    Loose Steering on 1958 Evinrude 18hp

    My 1958 18hp steering is not as tight as I would like. How do I tighten it? It is a tiller.
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    Converting 1958 18hp Evinrude to Electric Start

    I have a 1958 Evinrude 18hp (15024) that I am converting to electric start. I ordered a flywheel, starter w/bracket and a solenoid. A couple of questions. The original flywheel (no ring gear) has an inspection hole on the top. The new one does not. My guess is that it may have been on an older...
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    Is rubber prop bushing self-centering?

    Well, the "mint" prop I purchase for my 1958 Evinrude 18hp (pin drive) had serious hub slippage issues. I negotiated a partial refund from the seller and sent the prop off to be re-hubbed. When I received the prop back, I noticed that the bushing is not perfectly centered. I have included a...
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    Is some hub slippage normal?

    I am running an old SMC 43 9 x 10 prop on my 1958 18HP Evinrude 15024. The boat is a Lund C-14 Aluminum. The max HP is 20. Last week, I decide to try a new prop I purchased on eBay (there is another thread for that topic), and marked the back of the inner hub and prop with a sharpie to see if...
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    Evinrude Prop 203261

    I am watching a prop on EBay, but can not find any reference info. I have done a number of Internet searches for 203261, with no success. The seller thinks it is a ore OMC merger number.
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    Question on Suntune CP7602 Portable Tach

    I just purchased one of these Suntune CP7602 units on Ebay. It is perfect cosmetically, but I am suspicious of the accuracy. The low RPM setting shows about 800 RPM, but the High RPM setting shows about 2000 RPM. I do have it on 2 cycle mode and then inductive clip is the right direction on the...
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    '58 Evinrude 18hp Point Adjust Problem

    I am installing a new set of Sierra points. One side adjusts fine to .020. The other side has too wide of gap when the cam is at the high point and the adjusting screw is set to the narrowest setting. Can I try to bend the cam side of the points to get closer? The fixed side can be bent for...
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    Michigan SMC 43 Prop

    I have a '58 Evinrude 18hp. I can look up the recommended props, but my dilemma is that the current prop is marked Michigan SMC 43. I can not find a reference that tells me the diameter and pitch that I can compare with the published recommendations. Where can I find the specs on a Michigan...
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    '58 Fastwin Carb Questions

    I have two issues: I bought a Sierra carb kit. Some of the parts are a bit unclear. In the picture below there are 6 packing washers (I think). Do I put 3 each on the low and high speed needle valves? Should I use the float valve spring? The old one does not have a spring. What about the...
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    Correct Spark Plugs for '58 Evinrude 18hp

    I added this question to a different post, but should have created a new one. '58 Evinrude 18hp 15024 Original Parts Manual specifies Champion J6J. New substitute for J6J is J6C according to Champion site. Champion Application Guide indicates J8C. Other posts on this site and others specify...
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    Fish Finder Mounting Advice

    I have an older Lund Aluminum fishing boat (C14). I am in the market for a Garmin/Lowrance/Humminbird depth/fish finder. However, I would like to figure out a mounting approach before I spring for one. I have a trolling motor, so I can run the finder off of the battery. I have noticed that...
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    Best Manual for '58 Evinrude Fastwin

    I've seen a number of repair manuals on-line that cover older Evinrude outboards. I'm looking for an opinion as to which is the best for my 1958 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin.
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    1958 Evinrude Fastwin - Odd Colors

    I just acquired a 1958 18 HP Fastwin. I noticed that parts of the transom mount are not the same color. The picture is below. Can someone tell me which is the correct color. I assume that both sides should be the same color.
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