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    NOS throttle ignition

    Hi guys, I am going to check out a boat that is up for sale. It is a NEW 1973 Chrysler Charger 118. I say new because this boat was never in the water as yet. It is like brand new inside and out. Looks like it just came out of a dealer's show room on the photos I saw of it. My question...
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    1989 Mercury 25 h.p.

    Hey guys, My last deal fell thru on the boat /motor that I wanted. I am now considering a Smoker craft 1987 big fishermen boat, 14 footer with a 25 h.p. 1998 Mercury motor. Don't know the model number, but I know it is a 'manual' start motor not electric start. Just wondering if anyone...
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    Evinrude fuel/oil ratio

    Hi guys, I have an Evinrude, 1962 40 H.P motor. Model # is: 35933L. In my repair manual, (Seloc) it tells me to use a 24:1 fuel/oil ratiofor this model, yet on a different page, it says to use a 50:1 ratio but there is no model number listed, just the horse power (40) and year (1962)...
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    Evinrude fuel/oil ratio

    Hi guys, I have an Evinrude, 1962 40 H.P motor. Model # is: 35933L. In my repair manual, (Seloc) it tells me to use a 24:1 fuel/oil ratiofor this model, yet on a different page, it says to use a 50:1 ratio but there is no model number listed, just the horse power (40) and year (1962)...
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    1974 Evinrude 70 h.p. motor

    Hi guys, I am thinking about buying a 1974 boat in excellent condition (almost mint) and it has an Evinrude 1974 70 horse power motor on it that looks great. Cannot run it this time of year in Michigan, but just wondering if this motor is known to be a good motor or a bad motor in general...
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    1998 Mercury outboard motor

    I have a chance to purchase a NEVER USED 1998 5 h.p. four stroke outboard motor. The owner has told me it never even had gas in it, and it was never started, ever. It is like brand new, and he wants $325.00 for it. Does anyone know if it could be all dry rotted or does this sound like a super...
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    prop problems again!!

    O.K. guys, I replaced my prop on my Evinrude 1962 40 h.p. model #35933 motor due to a spun hub. This motor has the shear pin prop with the plastic (nylon) prop nut on the end of it covering the prop shear pin and the prop shaft, with the cotter pin thru it and also thru the shaft. When I...
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    which prop do I get?

    Hey guys, I know absolutely nothing about props. I have a 1962 Evinrude 40 H.P. motor. I need a new prop. (the hub is spun). I found two different props on line at Michigan Wheel Props. One is 12" pitch, the second one is 11-1/2" pitch. Would the 1/2" of pitch make a difference at all...
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    Evinrude selectric shifter

    Help someone! I have a 1962 Evinrude selectric shift 40 H.P motor. Last year, I replaced the electro magnets in the lower unit and had no problem until today. I have my forward gear up to about 1/2 throttle, then after 1/2 throttle, it is in neutral. Seems that I am losing my electric flow...
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    New issue with steering

    I have the pulley and cable steering system on an older boat. the cable came completely off the drum which is at the end of the steering shaft under the dashboard. I read on here to wind the new cable 4 times or so on each section of the drum, one way for one cable and the opposite way for the...
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    What type of cable needed for steering?

    I need to change (replace) my cable for my steering on my boat. I have the pulley and cable steering system with the cable running along both sides of my boat rather than just one side. I currently have 1 3/16th in. cable which is steel wire coated with vinyl. I can purchase a 3/16 inch steel...
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    steering problem

    I have an older boat, 1965 Gadabout 15 ft fiberglass with 40 hp Evinrude. I have my steering wheel and controls at the dash board by the driver. I don't know what kind of steering set up you would call it, but it is not rack and pinion steering, it has no gears. It has pulleys and cables...
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    Two or three blade prop?

    Hey guys. I just ordered a new Minn Kota trolling motor for my small boat. I had a 30 pound thrust one that finally gave out on me, and now I bought a 50 pound thrust electric motor. My question is this: The motor comes with the standard two blade prop on it. What advantage (or...
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    carburator overfilling?

    I have a 40 h.p. 1962 Evinrude selectric motor, 2 cyl. I need to mix my oil with the gas. The motor runs perfect! It starts very easy, and runs great. When it is warmed up, it takes just one revolution of the motor for it to be running. Purrs like a kitten!! Now the problem: There is...
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    Lower unit oil capacity

    Hey guys, I have a 1962 Evinrude selectric (electric shift) motor, 40 H.P model 35933. I did some extensive lower unit work last fall and happy to say the motor is running great! I have been out several times now, and I've checked the lower unit gear oil a few times just to make sure...
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    power winch

    Hey guys, I am thinking about getting a 12 volt power winch for my boat trailer. I am thinking that maybe this will prevent me from having to get into the cold, cold water to load my boat onto the trailer. Right now, I have to get into the water and pull the rope at the front of the boat...
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    Solar battery charger

    Hey guys, I am thinking about buying a used solar battery charger for my boat battery. (Only $20). It is for my starting battery and I also have the Evinrude electric shift (selectric) 40 H.P. With no or low battery power, I would have no gears due to no electric for the electro magnets...
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    motor not running hot enough

    What can I do about my outboard motor that is not running hot enough? I have a 1962 Evinrude 40 h.p and I just installed a temp gauge and sending unit on it. The gauge is reading about 105 degrees F. I think it is pretty accurate as I am seeing the rainbow of unburned fuel and the oil is...
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    temp gauge wiring

    Hey guys, I installed a head mounted temperature sender on my outboard motor and also a gauge in the dashboard that is calibrated to the sending unit. They are a matched set to go together. I have two seperate questions now: 1) I have to run one wire from the sending unit to the gauge. What...
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    winter weather storage

    Hey guys, I am on a fishing forum in Michigan and I asked this question, and I got a bunch of different opinions on that forum, so I thought I would check with the guys that deal more with motors than the guys here in Michigan on Lake St Clair. We mostly just fish here and get our motors...
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