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    Does my '71 40hp have a thermostat? Having other probs too.

    Does anyone know if my '71 40hp evinrude has a thermostat? When it is running you can touch the case by the cyls and it is not hot, rather warm at most. Also the front of the engine behind the carb is cold and has condensation on it while running. This doesnt sound right. Both cyls are firing...
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    Carb settings for 71 40hp

    My 71 Rude 40 is not running right and has a miss at idle which I believe is caused by a gummed up carb. I am going to take it off and clean it up but have a few questions before doing so. The carb has no high speed rich-lean adjustment, right? The plate on the front of the carb has the writing...
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    Plugs for '71 Rude 40hp Ski Twin

    I am trying to find out what kind of plugs to put in my old 40hp rude. It currently has Champion J6C plugs but I thought that it took J4C's? Which if either is correct? Thanks.
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    Skiing behind a 14ft tinny

    With the maiden voyage of my starcraft 14ft mariner only a few days away I am not sure what to expect out of this little boat. It has a mint Rude Ski Twin 40hp on the back that is the most engine that can be put on the back. (Max 40 OBC cert. hp) It has a 10 1/2 x 13 prop which I think is right...
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    '71 Rude 40, No securing bolts to transom?

    Virtually every outboard that I have seen has had some sort of bolts that secure the engine to the transom. Not this one though. There arent even holes to stick bolts in. I would think that the 40 would have enough side to side motion during turns to pull it off the transom. Doesnt look like the...
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    '71 Evinrude Ski Twin 40 hp Prop Questions

    I am almost ready to take my maiden voyage on my '71 Starcraft Mariner 14ft Aluminum with the '71 Ski Twin 40 on the back of it. I got the engine and boat together so I assume they were used before as a combo but am not sure. The prop that is on it now is a 10 1/2 X 13. Is this where it needs to...
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    New Project, well maybe. Hydrostream

    Was at the boat junk yard the other day and saw a very unique boat to say the least. It was a small 10-14ft Hydrostream. The paint is bad to say the least and the floor is partially removed but I can see some potential. Looks like a mean boat. Am calling them tomorrow to see how much they want...
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    '72 Starcraft Mariner 14 Rebuild

    As some of you may know I purchased this boat and trailer last year for $125. Last winter I rebuilt the trailer and it turned out great. The boat originally had a bench in the front and back and a console in the center on the r/h side. The seats, flooring, and console are gone so I am...
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    Just for fun - Ugliest production outboard you've seen?

    My 1958 Evinrude Four-Fifty Starflight 55hp. Ugliest thing that I have ever seen. I wish that someone had a scan of a sales brochure so I could see what one looked like new.
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    Tips on reviving an old classic.

    Became the owner of an '82 Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim motorcycle today. This is one of the bikes that has a cruiser chassis and a sportbike engine. Only has 3250 miles though! Has sat outside uncovered since late '86. Suprisingly though, it only has rust on the headlight bucket and mufflers. When I get...
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    Will it float?

    I have a 14' Starcraft mariner deep v hull aluminum hull boat. On the plate it says 40hp max. I have a spare 55hp lying around and am wondering if it will be TOO much for the boat. I am in the process of building a console for the boat. Am not aware of the laws in alabama but I might have to...
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    Need info for 2 old evinrudes

    #1 Model: 40153G Serial J04152<br />#2 Model: 50514 Serial 09292<br /><br />Need year, horsepower, and length of shaft.<br /><br />Thanks in advance!
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    '71 Evinrude Ski Twin 40 TNT conversion

    Found a trim & tilt kit off of an '87 Evinrude 40hp on Ebay. Wondering if it will be a bolt on installation or will require severe modification to work. Dont really feel like having to play with manual trim when I want to go in very shallow water.
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    Water pump impeller replacement woes.

    I recently purchased a 1961 Merc 150 15 hp outboard. Runs great for the small amount of time that I had it in the can. Shut engine off after a few seconds when I realized the pump was not working. Pulled the lower unit and out came the guts of the transmission. Seems that the lower unit on these...
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    Proper way to paint trailer.

    I recently purchased a 14'ft Starcraft Mariner 14' Aluminum boat with trailer. The trailer was brown from rust. I read around on the forums on how to paint it to stop rust on the vital parts of the trailer. Picked up a few cans of rubberized undercoating. Works like a charm. Forms a tough rubber...
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    1960-61 Merc 150 15hp outboard lower unit problems.

    I have an older merc 150 on my 14ft starcraft which was having water pump problems. I decided to pull the lower and take a look see at the impeller. Pulled the lower and the gears and springs fell out of the upper case. Im sure that I will eventually figure them out but am at a loss on where the...
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    '71 Evinrude Ski Twin 40 hp, Will it charge battery?

    Just picked up a '71 Evinrude Ski Twin 40hp outboard today. Got it with an 11 gallon gas tank, 875 cold cranking amp deep cycle marine battery, control box, two anchors, and spare tire for a total of $25. Motor could not be in better shape, is in almost mint condition. Bet it has only seen water...
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