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    mid 70's 4hp design question

    Hi all, I'm in the middle of rebuilding a 1974 4hp Evinrude, and I noticed something that I hadn't paid any attention too when I had my 1980 4hp Johnson apart. The porting into the crankcase from the reeds is different between the top and the bottom. The top port is a lot bigger than the...
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    1973 65hp johnson piston to bore clearance

    Hi all, I picked up a 1973 65hp 3 cyl looper a few weeks ago. (in a small state of disrepair). The manual is on my shopping list as I need to rewire the engine (if it gets that far), but I want to check some things before I spend to much on it I was just wondering if anyone knows the piston to...
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    Attn Paul Moir..... Bigtwin needs IDing!

    http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=28&t=040466#000006 <br /><br />She's a bit messy.....
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    Australia Day

    Happy Australia Day!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Our flag bears the stars that blaze at night<br />In our southern sky of blue<br />And that little old flag in the corner<br />That's part of our heritage too,<br />It's for the English, the Scots and the Irish<br />Who were sent to the end of the...
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    Stress!!!!

    Stress is Good 4U! How To Stay Stressed<br /><br />[Although the University of Vancouver has long been an advocate of stress management, stress, tension, and burnout are still common complaints of students, faculty, and staff alike. On account of this, we have come to the following conclusion...
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    Water skiing........Jungle style

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    Big Twin ignition coils

    Can anybody tell me what the part number for these are?<br /><br />My Dad is going to the USA next week, and I want to see if he can get me some spare coils from a NAPA store.<br /><br />BTW it's a 1968 model.
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    jonnyrude 4hp gearcase

    Ok, next stupid question,<br /><br />The gearcase I have does not have neutral. Is it posible to fit one that does?<br /><br />If not, what are these things like when you start them up?
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    exhaust mod? 1980 jonnyrude 4hp

    Hi all,<br /><br />I am working on a 1980 model 4hp. It is an Australian made model so there are some small differences.<br /><br />I am wondering if there would be any benefit to opening up the exhaust outlet.<br /><br /> <br /><br />It just seems a little restrictive to me
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    Keep an eye on your pics!

    Hey everybody,<br /><br />If you post pics on here, you may want to keep an eye on them.<br /><br />I was doing a bit of research on something and found this<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=039695#000014 <br /><br />I am sure the pic was meant to be...
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    Big Add

    Have you guy's and girl's outside off Australia seen this beer add yet?<br /><br /> http://www.skoopy.com/show2.php?id=1430&type=VID
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    Google Earth

    Does anyone else use this?<br /><br />My house is at this location<br /> lat=-27.2849103567, lon=152.976354084<br /><br />Where's your's?
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    Paul Moir & CATransplant, another Bigtwin!

    Hey guy's, I think this guy may need some help. I've listed some of the basics already....<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=28&t=036677#000003
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    just for fun

    I just couldn't resist, the spare Evinrude leg and cowl had to be used for something!<br /><br />
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    do you do this?

    does anyone else rebuild their outboards in the lounge room?<br />
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    who said dogs are man's best friend?????

    My best friend, Smokey. <br /><br /> <br /><br />She goes every where around the house with me. <br /><br />Anybody else got a different type of 'Best Friend'?
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    BIGTWIN Almost ready to start!

    Hi all, just though I'd pop this in.<br /><br />My 1968 Lark X is ready to start.<br />Just need a fuel tank....<br /><br />here's some pics.... <br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />now I think I want put a set of power tilt rams on. It never ends
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    old evinrude light twin maybe??

    Hi all,<br /><br />Just picked this one up, <br /><br />The model number is missing off the transom bracket, and there is only a serial number on the freeze plug in the engine block.<br /><br />The engine's throttle is a lever that connects directly to the timing plate, and there doesn't appear...
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    My Evinrude Lark's almost finished!

    Hi all,<br /><br />for any one intersted in re-building these old beauties. My 1968 Lark X with Selectric Shift is almost ready to be started! <br />I have almost finished putting the final touches on the cowling.<br /><br />The Powerhead was fitted to the leg today, as well as the new head...
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    1968 40hp BigTwin Timing

    Hi Guy's, <br /><br />Simple question I hope....<br /><br />Which mark should I be lining up to do my link and sync. The manual (factory) shows a cross mark to line up with. My cam has two parallel lines. Any idea's? <br /><br />
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