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  1. 1stgenbird

    '57 Lightwin Progress

    Last month I picked up a Lightwin for $10. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=484462 I have been tinkering with it when I have a chance and getting it back into working mode hopefully. When I pulled off the flywheel the ignition system was quite deteriorated so I removed everything...
  2. 1stgenbird

    Tune Up Kit Contents

    I just finished installing new coils, points, and condenser in my 57 Lightwin. There are a couple of items that were in the tune up kit bag that I don't know what they are. Besides the points, condenser, and clips, there are two pieces of "fabric" about 1" x 1/2" x 1/8" thick along with a 1"...
  3. 1stgenbird

    Don't Know Nothin' Bout Boats

    I always find it amazing that those that want to purchase boats and even those that own them, know nothing at all about boats. I know you have to learn sometime, but I would think some research would be in order prior to shopping for a boat so you would at least know the bow from the stern. I...
  4. 1stgenbird

    Fuel Line Length

    I just purchased a 10' length of dual line hose for the pressurized tank for my '57 Fastwin. What length of hose typically came originally on these Cruis-A-Day 6 gallon tanks? Thanks
  5. 1stgenbird

    '57 Lightwin Compression Specs

    What are the factory cylinder compression specs for this motor, Model 3022? I can't seem to locate this info in my manual. Thanks
  6. 1stgenbird

    57 Evinrude Pressure Tank Gasket Question

    I got tired of the grubby looking tank so I had the tank and top section media blasted, I painted it, installed new decals, and clearcoated it. I am about to install the top section onto the tank adding new gaskets. Should I be using gasket sealer on the cork gasket before reassembling it? I...
  7. 1stgenbird

    57 Lightwin Float

    Does anyone have the part# and a source for a float for this motor? I just ordered a carb kit from iboats and it doesn't include a float and I could not locate one on the iboat site. Also, does this motor have any type of fuel filter?
  8. 1stgenbird

    Bench Testing Coils

    My '57 Evinrude 18 was running rough the end of last season and I suspected it was running on only one cylinder. I made sure the points were gapped correctly and the coils looked good but I went ahead and installed 2 new coils and plug wires over the winter. I haven't run it yet as I am...
  9. 1stgenbird

    1957 3hp Lightwin

    I picked up a '57 Lightwin model 3022 for $10 today. Seller advertised it for $75 on c-list but when I got there found out it was seized so offered him a sawbuck. Cosmetically looks quite good but needs the usual coils, points, wires, carb rebuild, impeller. Lower unit is dry too, no oil came...
  10. 1stgenbird

    I got the old motor bug.

    I have a '57 18hp Fastwin that runs great but I want to get something a bit more powerful for my 14' aluminum. I saw a '55 25hp Bigtwin for sale and I am considering taking a look and possibly picking it up. Is it worth upgrading for such a small hp gain or should I look for a '56 to '59 30hp...
  11. 1stgenbird

    1984 9.8 hp Merc Spark Plugs

    What spark plugs does this motor take?
  12. 1stgenbird

    1955 Johnson 25hp

    I am checking out this motor that is for sale, asking $325. Seems to be in good running condition and looks decent. Anything I should be aware of with that year and hp motor? I have heard to stay away from any Johnson or Evinrude older than 1957, not sure why. I have a '57 18hp Evinrude but...
  13. 1stgenbird

    57 Evinrude Dupont Paint Code

    Does anyone have the Dupont paint code for this year Rude? I see sites selling restored outboards stating they are painted with the correct Dupont paint but I can't seem to find any reference for that code on the web. I know I can buy paint at http://www.nymarine.ca, but I am hoping to be able...
  14. 1stgenbird

    What's wrong in these photos!

    Look at this ad selling outboards. http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/2274966143.html
  15. 1stgenbird

    Kicker Motor for 14 Starcraft Seafarer

    I have a 14' Seafarer with a older 18hp Evinrude and have been thinking about getting an auxiliary kicker motor for it this year. I also have a 20lb thrust electric trolling motor. I was out fishing on a local lake last year and the Evinrude died and I used the trolling motor to get across the...
  16. 1stgenbird

    Greenfield vinyl coated anchors

    I use a vinyl coated mushroom anchor which is fine for mud coated lake bottoms but I have been using the boat in the ocean a lot and was thinking of getting one of the Greenfield vinyl coated fluke style anchors. I like the coating as is won't scratch my aluminum boat. Has anyone used these...
  17. 1stgenbird

    Various Posting Levels

    I see that the more posts one does the higher the level one achieves. Is there a list of the various levels and the posting numbers to get there?
  18. 1stgenbird

    Water Pump Kit or Just Impeller?

    I want to replace the impeller in a '62 Fastwin I just bought. I see that there are just the impellers and then the whole kits available. What would tell me that I need the kit vs. just replacing the impeller? Impellers are about $18 and the kits are about $60.
  19. 1stgenbird

    EPA Approves 15% Ethanol Gas

    Not good news for us older outboard owners. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-13/epa-allows-15-ethanol-in-gasoline-for-newer-cars.html The article says approved for 2007 and newer cars but it won't be long until that's all you can buy.
  20. 1stgenbird

    Tiller Removal

    I need to remove and disassemble the tiller from my '62 Fastwin to clean all the old grease and dirt that is gumming up the gears. Is there a procedure I need to follow to do so? I don't want to just start pulling it apart to find out that I should have done it a certain way. So far I just...
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