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    1920's treasure

    Some people are lucky.<br /><br /><br />
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    57' Evinrude 5.5 Shear Pin

    Does anyone know the shear pin dimensions for a 57' 5.5hp Evinrude ?
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    Older Volvo Outdrive 280 - Is it worth buying

    I'm looking at a boat that has the older version volvo penta outdrive (white). The only id plate I could find said 280. Does anyone know if these are problematic and what to look for when inspecting the boat?
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    1957 Evinrude 5.5hp - lower unit help

    1957 Evinrude 5.5hp - lower unit help Last fall the spring clutch let go and chewed up the waterpump base. After pulling the lower unit apart (last fall) and splitting the gear case, I'm finally getting around to putting it back together. I have already purchased a new/used waterpump base and...
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    WOT 80/20 Rule ???

    Was reading a thread that got me to thinkin. What is the recommended WOT duration (time) for a std. engine? 80% cruise and 20% WOT ??
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    Time - The precious commodity

    I am thinking about replacing the floor in my 70' Glastron 164 w/140 I/O. Currently it has rotted under the port jump seat and around the back engine cover hinges. I am guessing of the horror story that will be uncovered when the floor is peeled back. The boat has storage along both sides...
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    Front engine mount. 1970 140Hp 4cyl

    The front engine mount is in three pieces one piece bolts to the engine, another bolts to a stringer with the large bolt going between the two. What is puzzling me is why the motor appears to float, i.e. the top and bottom nut do not contact the mount bolted to the engine. Doesn't this place...
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    5.5 Evinrude Drive Shaft Spring Replacement

    Can anyone give me some hints on how to replace the drive shaft spring on a 57' 5.5hp Evinrude?<br /><br />I received the motor for free knowing it did not have spark and needed a waterpump. I finally fired her up tuned the carb and she ran beautifully :D . Performed a lower unit lube check...
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    53? Champion 7.5Hp ReCoil

    Can someone give me ideas where to find a pull start recoil assy for a old Champion?
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    Overheating Mercruiser 140

    1970 Glastron 140 HP 181ci 4cyl s/n2676880.<br />After pulling the boat out of storage (2yrs) and performing a tune up the boat was running great, :) until put it on the water. :( At any speed the motor will overheat, the higher the RPM's the faster the temp rises. <br />At the end of...
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