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  1. LaqueRatt

    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    Thanks for the clarification gentlemen. It was the thought that I was throwing the timing off that had me hesitating to mess with this screw. I did not use a VOM to set the points, but I checked an rechecked them with a feeler gauge until they were as close as I could get them. I was pretty...
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    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    So this screw IS for adjusting how low the engine idles, BUT there is another way to do it? Yes, the motor will stop running without using the stop button by throttling down which is aggravating and causing me fits while docking.
  3. LaqueRatt

    Fastwin 18 - Help IDing Part

    Is this part on my 65 Fastwin for adjusting the idle? Motor runs so smooth that sometimes I idle it down too low and she dies on me. Is this like an idle stop? Is that the proper term? All I want to do is control how far down I can rev the motor so it doesn't die on me when I'm trying to dock.
  4. LaqueRatt

    Budget Boat Covers

    Sweet! I got a Tractor Supply 15 mins from the house. Thank you for the info.
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    Budget Boat Covers

    Thanks for the replies and understanding where I'm coming from. I was waiting for the purists to chime in with the ol "I only buy the best, everything else is crap, so spend a gajillion bucks for a Weathermaster Tow King Deluxe!" My apologies if that is an actual brand name......LOL Not to be...
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    Budget Boat Covers

    Say you wanted to cover up your boat and didn't want to spend a whole lot of money, what would be a smart buy? Don't want something that'll shred in a year, but until I decide which boat to keep long term just want to keep the crud out of it. Be nice if it were good enough to withstand some snow...
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    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    If we all bought manuals, would we even need these forums? LOL Hey, I like manuals, but I'm not paying 30 bucks for some old piece of crap dog-eared manual. I don't even want a paper one, I'd like something digital.
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    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    What do you mean by ring gear? I'm not keen on paying for a manual. Esp a digital one. I got too many toys for that. I've found a free manual for just about every one of them. Surely somebody has scanned and put up a copy somewhere haven't they?
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    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    Has to be 25 HP? Found a short piece of what looks like black fuel line wedging the rope tight against the pulley. Wouldn't budge. Was torn and frayed so I pried it out and now the recoil works again. Going to need a starter for this brute though. It's mighty tough to pull over. Puzzled over...
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    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    I like that too! Wish I knew which year and size motors are potential donors. This motor could well be out of tune too. The guy who owned it, like the guy before him I don't think had a clue.
  11. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    Not as confused so much as unedjimicated. Never had to take one apart before. I imagine it's a pretty simple device, but don't follow what you're saying about the rope being timed. Could you explain it so a noob might follow what you're saying? Guess I might as well pull it off now. Something...
  12. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 Project - Rocky Start

    Finally found time to mess with my new motor, a '77 25 HP Rude. Would like this to be the main motor for the MirroCraft. So need to make sure everything is adjusted and working correctly. Not off to the greatest start. Wanted to pull plugs and check compression. Plugs gapped wrong (I think?) at...
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    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    I figured as much. Just how my luck seems to be running. Any idea what motors would have the silencer I need?
  14. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    What about this guy? Cousin under the skin? I can pick it up cheap and could prob use parts on other motors.
  15. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    Older models probably won't work? I see a few cheap OMC motors for sale locally, was trying to figure out if any of them would have the part I need.
  16. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    So 77 and newer Johnny Rudes only?
  17. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    Good to know, but why bother when you can get most anything on ebay? Not a big fan of that site these days, but they have several of these parts. I'd just rather pay a little less if possible. Be cool to know what motors have the same part. Are 18s and 25s the same family?
  18. LaqueRatt

    Evinrude 25 - Part Missing

    I looked at that once before and didn't see any near me. Guess I'll look it over again. Thanks for the tip.
  19. LaqueRatt

    Elgin restoration

    I hear you. Looking for something in the 15-35 HP range from the 50s for the Mirrocraft. Most of the oldies I'm seeing are way to small for a decent sized boat.
  20. LaqueRatt

    Boat Disposal

    Well unless the cows complain he should be OK. The nearest human being is probably a mile away!
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