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    1957 evinrude 18 fastwin point and plug gap?

    Just got done putting coils points and condencer in.I know the point gap is 20 thou.Do I set the points at the open spot by lining up key with point rub.It says top close to it and I want to make sure.What is the spark plug gap for j6c spark plugs thanks almost have it put back together to try...
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    1957 18 evinrude fastwin help

    Thanks to everyone on this forum I got the fly wheel off,using a three bolt hormonic balancer puller some grade 8 bolts and some washers thanks.the two coil housings looked cracked. Points don't look too bad.A little oil in the erea.Motor runs for a few minutes then starts to buck then slowly...
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    1957 18 horse fastwin Help

    Help for a 1957 18 horse fastwin 15020-16555seems like oil is slinging on the points. how do I get the flywheel off and should I worry about timing before I take the fly wheel off.Is there a oil seal I can replace if it is bad.Still tring to get a manual the motor is supper clean someone must...
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    evinrude fastwin 18 trouble

    HI Everyone!I have a evinrude serial number 15020-16555 18 horse evinrude fastwin.I just bought it and the motor will run for a couple of minutes then it starts bucking and then slowly dies.I put new fuel lines and no leaks.It looks like some oil leaks around the fly wheel.Someone told me it...
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