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    The story of my $10 1983 Merc 4.5 and where to go from here

    Hi all, been a while but I'm back with a new toy. You read that right, I picked up a complete 1983 Mercury 4.5hp long shaft off craigslist for a whopping $10, and that was asking price. I ended up asking the guy 2 separate times that $10 was his asking price... i just couldn't believe it. So...
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    Anyone try Steelflex Super Slick Epoxy 9x-2000 on their pontoons?

    I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried using the Steelflex Super Slick Epoxy on their toons? It's designed for use on airboats and reduces the friction between the water and the bottom of your boat/pontoons. Just curious as to whether it would have much of an affect on pontoons. Since...
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    Considering a Toon... Now what else to consider?

    Hey all, It's been a while since I've been on the Iboats website--almost a year exactly. The late winter always seems to get me day dreaming about warmer summer days out on the lake. A little boating background... Last year I purchased an old 50's v-bow with an old 50's 35hp. After...
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    Where's my "Bang Head Here" Sign?? (Idiot and a '57 Big Twin Inside)

    Simply put--I cross threaded the spark plug in the lower cylinder and I stripped the threads on the block. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: Any idea's on what my options other then turning this motor into an expensive anchor?? Thanks!
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    Getting frustrated... Best way to trouble shoot an old big twin in a tank?

    So my 1958 Johnson 35hp is not running right. From what I have read on here, it sounds like it's running on only 1 cylinder. It idle's OK, not great at first but good enough to keep it from stalling. It idles better after running for 5 minutes. I thought everything was OK so I take it out...
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    Benefits to converting from Pressurized tank to Fuel Pump?

    I see its a common modification to the old Johnyrudes, in fact--I bet it is the most common modification. What I don't understand is, why? I understand if you do not have the correct tank, lines, etc. it may be easier to convert then to find/buy all the pieces. Also I suppose if you want a...
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    Problems with my '57 Lark and now my 58' Johnson

    Hey guys, happy weekend! On this Saturday, I worked on getting my new-to-me Evinrude Lark up and running. I took the carb apart and cleaned it out and replaced a few seals... also checked the impeller. Put it all back together, and with some new gas mixed about 30-1 and a little persuasion...
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    Own a classic Merc from 1955-1963? Get your service manual here for free!

    Found this webpage when searching for my classic Evinrude, figured you Merc guys could use this info as well. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/Mercury Cheers!:D
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    Classic Johnson/Evinrude service manuals; wire diagrams; and more free!

    I was searching for service manuals for my 1957 Lark because I need to do some minor servicing of it... anyways, stumbled on this and thought it would be very useful to a lot of you folks out there. http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=File:Evinrudeservice001.pdf...
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    Question on fabricating rear mount on Teleflex 'The Rack' system for old tin boat

    So I am modifying an old 1950's Alumacraft 14ft boat with a 1950's 35hp evinrude lark. I have a used teleflex system scavenged from the gentlemen I purchased the motor from. It is the basic mechanical teleflex system known as The Rack. On the end that mounts to the motor, there is the...
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    Need some help on a 1957 Evinrude 35hp Lark_Junction Box

    Hi all. So I purchased this great classic motor this last Friday as a parts motor for my 1958 Johnson SeaHorse--as all the guy was asking for was $75. I picked up the motor, pressurized gas tank, all the wires, throttle cables, and a teleflex steering system... I thought it was such an amazing...
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    The axle on my light trailer is completely rusted ( w/ pics)... what are my options?

    Ok, so I bought a 14ft aluminum boat in the fall of last year (1959 Alumacraft FDR), and this trailer came with it. All I know about the trailer is that its from the same era as the boat. The trailer is a little rough, but certainly solid--except the axle. As you can see in the pictures...
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    Dumb question... but is marine vinyl waterproof?

    The question is in the title, just wondering if marine grade vinyl mean's that it is waterproof? Seems like a dumb question, but I googled it, searched for it here, and looked at the stickys and found nothing on whether it is waterproof from the store or if you have to use some sort of a sealer...
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    Match the color of a 1957 Johnson Sea Horse 35hp **Updated--Purchased w/ pics!**

    EDIT: Purchased the motor listed below--see post #19 for the pics! :) Hello everyone, I'm looking to pick up a oldie but a goodie!! A 1957 Johnson Sea Horse 35hp--which I will be using to restore my 1958 Alumacraft FDR. I am looking to refinish the boat and paint it a white/red similar to...
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    Purchased my first boat- an Alumacraft FDR from the mid-late 1950's... Need Ideas

    UPDATE: Scroll down to see the motor for the project: 1958 Johnson Seahorse 35 hp Hello all! I purchased my first boat this last weekend. Thought I would get some opinions from you folks about it, see if you guys can educate me a little. Also see if I can get some opinions on how the best...
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    Looking for a new, small affordable fishing boat (Tracker Boat Maybe?)

    Hello all, its been quite a while since I was last on here. First, I want to thank you for reading my post and helping me out any way you can. I have been recently looking at potentially purchasing my first boat. I have weighed all my needs and wants out, and what I have determined the best...
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