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Has anyone used the Starbrite brand of Type C l/u gear lube? Local marine shop sells it for $3.95 a quart...OMC brand sells for around $8.00 a quart.<br />I'm working on a 71 rude with selectric drive.
I am looking at a L/U for parts for my 71, 60hp, electric drive unit. This unit has two(2) fill- holes. What does this unit fit or has someone modified it with another fill-hole? The holes are about 1 1/2" apart.
I have a listing of Test Prop/Wheel part numbers for most units from 1954 to 1974. E-mail me at ketron47@wmconnect.com with your HP, Year and Model name (ie: Fastwin). Hope this is helpful!!
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Model 60173E, 60 HP. Gears will not engage. Type C oil is OK and unit is sealed. Acts as if the the clutch-dog gear is bumping against the main gears; but will not hold. Checked oil pump and seems to be OK along with the piston and O-ring.<br />There was metal on the oil pump screen. Notches on...
I have a 71 Evinrude, 60hp, Model 60173E which has a 'cylinder plug'(Part #307544) located on top of the cylinder next to the thermostat housing. It is a threaded bolt with a slotted head. What purpose does it serve?
1971 Evinrude, 60hp, selectric drive. I just repaired my lower unit and would like to know if there are any checks I can make while I have it on the bench. Can one apply 12 volts to the solenoids wires to check the solenoids and oil pump? A check with Ohm meter was within specs.<br />Unit is...
Model 60173E with Selectric control. Intial problem discovered when boat would only move very slow and water had gotten into the Gearcase. I removed the gears and found that the notches had been worn down; also the notches on the Clutch Dog were worn. I assume the problem is that the Clutch Dog...
I have a used Motorguide Brute 750, 12/24 Volts (Wired for 12 Volts) Foot control, 5 speed. The motor will only move the boat at approx 2mph. I can keep the prop from moving at speeds 1-4 by holding it with my hand. Cannot hold it at speed 5<br />Any suggestions on what's wrong??? :( :(...
My first boat and first time out. Boat= 1972 Invader trihull fiberglass (15'6" x 5' 5"). Engine= 1971 Evinrude, Model 60173E, 60hp, 3 cyl with Selectric shift. Motor started up and ran just find. Whether in Forward or Reverse the boat only moves at approx 1.3mph; giving it more throttle had not...
Are these Test Lights still available. They are shown in my factory manual for a 1971 Evinrude,<br />60 HP. If not available; is there something compatible out there????
I have a 71 Evinrude, 60hp, 3 cyl motor and would like to install a Temp Guage. It currently has a Hot Horn which is connected to the Temp Switch via a 18 guage wire. Is there a Temp Switch which would allow both the Hot Horn and a Temp Guage to work together???? Don't really need it; but...
I have a 1988 Motorguide Brute 750, 12/24 Volt with foot control. It has five speeds, but it only works on speed #3,4 and 5. There are two red wires from the pedal; of which I connected one to the battery. Where does the other wire go??? To the same battery or is another battery required. Does...
