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  1. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    How so? Was my explanation hard for you to follow? Allow me to elaborate. What I see is a bunch of terminals that can come loose, get wet, become contaminated, and might well need to be removed and cleaned from time to time. Just seems like an odd way to do things. What am I missing?
  2. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Because it looks like a HS science project? Seems like it would have plugs, that's all. Preferably with locks like most cars do.
  3. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Gotcha. Thanks. Concentrating on getting the rude serviced and running. Then I'll get going with transferring the rest of the goodies from the Johnny. Noticed something odd yesterday. Looks like the electric start motor has a carb with a bump out on it to mount the choke solenoid. Guess if...
  4. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Thanks for all the help and encouragement. I pretty much take my time with everything. Even though have done a fair amount of wrenching, I'd never claim to be a mechanic. Much better at taking stuff apart than putting it back together. I was wondering if the motor was capable of charging the...
  5. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Yep you're pretty much correct R1. As usual. Just something to putter around with. Goal is to use this one on my only current boat, the Mirro. Since it's a real "beach" to pull on, I want to convert it to electric. Seems like I could get away with simply running power from the batt to the...
  6. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    I agree, need to do a bit more research and look at some parts diagrams. I'm fairly certain though that these two engines are "basically" identical. The change occurred in 77 and from what I gather OMC stayed with it for a few years. Spent an hour or so comparing the two side by side and the...
  7. LaqueRatt

    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    It is enjoyable pursuit though, no? No doing it over and over. Just one try and then get a kit. No big deal. No real sense in putting un-needed parts in her, right? I think some here look at things from a tech's viewpoint where time is money. My time is my own and I have an abundance of time...
  8. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Anyone care to put me on the right path here by answering my questions? Sure would make my life easier!
  9. LaqueRatt

    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    Well I look at it this way. It takes what an hour or two to remove a carb, hose it out and reinstall it? For such little bit of labor and $0 cost there is nothing to lose in giving it a try. If it doesn't work, get a kit. I prescribe to the KISS school of thought. Why put a kit in it if you...
  10. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Guess I'm on my own with this one. That's OK, I'll suss it out. Just figured this was a common upgrade.
  11. LaqueRatt

    1974 Lark 50hp 50472M - Suddenly no spark?

    Defective kill switch/button maybe grounding out your electrical system? Just a guess.
  12. LaqueRatt

    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    I've cleaned a lot of carbs in my day, but if I ever "rebuilt" one I can't remember when. I make my own gaskets when needed.
  13. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Picked up a Johnson donor motor today. Want to put the starter and all the related bits onto my Rude. They are about the same year, but more different than I thought they'd be. The Rude is a 77, the Johnny a 78 (I think). Both have a power pack. Has anyone here tried this before? Can I just bolt...
  14. LaqueRatt

    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    Thanks for the clarification gentlemen. It was the thought that I was throwing the timing off that had me hesitating to mess with this screw. I did not use a VOM to set the points, but I checked an rechecked them with a feeler gauge until they were as close as I could get them. I was pretty...
  15. LaqueRatt

    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    So this screw IS for adjusting how low the engine idles, BUT there is another way to do it? Yes, the motor will stop running without using the stop button by throttling down which is aggravating and causing me fits while docking.
  16. LaqueRatt

    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    Is this part on my 65 Fastwin for adjusting the idle? Motor runs so smooth that sometimes I idle it down too low and she dies on me. Is this like an idle stop? Is that the proper term? All I want to do is control how far down I can rev the motor so it doesn't die on me when I'm trying to dock.
  17. LaqueRatt

    Budget Boat Covers

    Sweet! I got a Tractor Supply 15 mins from the house. Thank you for the info.
  18. LaqueRatt

    Budget Boat Covers

    Thanks for the replies and understanding where I'm coming from. I was waiting for the purists to chime in with the ol "I only buy the best, everything else is crap, so spend a gajillion bucks for a Weathermaster Tow King Deluxe!" My apologies if that is an actual brand name......LOL Not to be...
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    Budget Boat Covers

    Say you wanted to cover up your boat and didn't want to spend a whole lot of money, what would be a smart buy? Don't want something that'll shred in a year, but until I decide which boat to keep long term just want to keep the crud out of it. Be nice if it were good enough to withstand some snow...
  20. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    If we all bought manuals, would we even need these forums? LOL Hey, I like manuals, but I'm not paying 30 bucks for some old piece of crap dog-eared manual. I don't even want a paper one, I'd like something digital.
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