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    What is the tube and fitting on lower unit opposite of prop side?

    So do any of y'all have any idea what this fitting and tube are in the picture?Only thing I could come up with is maybe a vent tube for changing the lower unit lube or for winterization,I don't know if Im close or not? Thanks in advance! Kurt
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    Evinrude Lower Unit Swap

    I havent had time to look at both motors lower units side by side and am wondering if the lower unit from a 1957 Evinrude Fleetwin 7.5 will fit a 1958 10hp Sportwin? Thanks in advance! Kurt
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    Opinions on Lowrance X67c please!

    My girlfriend bought me a new Lowrance fishfinder for Christmas.. Model X67c Compact Color Fishfinder, Im an avid crappie fisherman and do most of my fishing in shallow water creeks feeding the Ohio River, ranging in depth from Just 18 inches to 13 feet although in the future I plan on getting...
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    Cannot get powerhead off of my 57 Fleetwin, Please help!

    Hey guys Im back at it again..Im trying to replace the impeller and after reading my service manual and several posts on here Im still stuck...The manual reads that I need to remove everything from the recoil assembly/flywheel all the way down bit I've seen several posts on here that claim only...
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    Low Speed needle valve and seat

    After a first successful rebuild of my '57 Fleetwin I've started on a rebuild of a '54campaign Fleetwin.Im in the middle of cleaning up all the parts carb pieces..After I tore everything apart I noticed that the low speed needle valve is badly worn.I've ordered a replacement but am wondering...
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    Need a new battery charger.

    Hey y'all just realized my battery charger went kapoot! In your alls opinion what is the beat charger out there for under $100? The only battery Ill be charging is my trolling motor battery which rarely gets used enough to be completely dead.The current battery Im using is an "Everstart marine"...
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    Grommet and any other rubber pieces on old motors

    I found grommets for the high and low speed knobs but think they are a bit overpriced and have decided to make some molds..Does anyone know what kind of rubber these lil dudes are made of...I work in a state of the art R&D shop for one of the biggest and most well known company's in he world so...
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    Fleetwin carb rebuild

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    Fleetwin carb rebuild

    So I got the Sierra #18-7043 Carb kit for my 7.5 hp Rude.Im taking my time an paying great attention to every piece for future knowledge.Upon changing the float valve and seat I notice that the little needle valve supplied in rebuild kit differs from the one in my carb..(Not sure if its original...
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    Get together?

    Do ya'll ever have any kind of "Get Together" such as a " Swap Meet" or anything?
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    High and Low speed knob rubbers for '57 Fleetwin

    Does anyone no the part number or correct name of the rubber pieces or grommets that are directly behind the knob? Does anybody make or sell new ones or are these something Ill have to find original parts of and hope they are in better shape than the ones I have? Also I got my carb rebuild kits...
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    Iboats App?

    Do any of you know if there is or possibly an "iboats app" for android in the process? If not I think it would be a really big hit! Thanks:Dj
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    Transom wood for my aluminum boat

    Any suggestions on types of wood I can use and get good results with in replacing my transom? I've read that Whit Oak is good but am having a hard time locating th size I want..Also I know not to use treated wood of any kind unless its marine specific... Thanks, KURT
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    '57 Evinrude Fleetwin Carb

    I got the carb removed an so far have only removed high speed needle screw and 5 screws which hold two main halves of unit together and thus have carb split in two pieces.The number on carb is #376404 and hat appears to be a "2" just below the middle 4.Was really surprised by the cork float,was...
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    Plug wires or Leads for vintage OMC's

    I've been informed I need solid core plug wires for my old motors..My question is what size and also why only solid core wires? Thanks, Kurt
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    57' Evinrude low and high speed knobs

    I finally made time to start tinkering with my 7.5hp Evinrude..My question is in my Clymer repair manual it states to start the low speed knob @ 1⅛ turns open and high speed knob @ ? turn open.I don't understand the low speed setting they call out because the knob makes almost a whole revolution...
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    CD-11 and TD-20 probs

    Here's any easy one for ya! On my 54 CD-11 only the top spark plug has fire, the bottom one does not.. The plug wires appear to be fine just looking at them.. What direction should I head next? For my TD-20 I pour gas in the tank and it almost immediately started dripping gas from the carb or...
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    compression tester

    Im going to get a compression tester so I can check all the Johnson/Evinrude outboards from the late 40's-late 50's I've accumulated over the last month,& am wondering is there a certain one or a special thread pitch I need to look for? Any suggestions on maybe what to buy or more importantly...
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    Common Change parts for 50s Evinrudes and Johnsons

    I have a 54' CD-11 and a 57' 7522 (I think is the model#).I noticed on one site that their parts list only goes to 55'..So my question is will parts such as impeller,ignition coil, and such from say a 55 or 56 fit my 54 so long as the hp is the same?Im just starting to get into old motors as a...
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    86' Force 50hp No Fire

    I bought a Bayliner Capri with a 50 hp Force about 6 yrs ago.When I got it it started right up but wasn't "peeing" so I shut it down and put it in the barn.Last year I decided to try to get it goin so I replaced the impeller but once completed when I tried to start to test I couldn't get fire to...
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