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    Steering rod and steering arm connection hits port side of engine well. Any Fixes?

    Re: Steering rod and steering arm connection hits port side of engine well. Any Fixe I removed and cleaned steering rod with solvent and found only one marking on the rod. "T" . I am posting a couple photo's of steering rod. The rod is 12" Now that the rod is removed and cleaned, it does...
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    Compatiblity of parts, 1974 115 hp Evinrude and a 1977 70 hp Evinrude?

    I am scraping/junking a 1974 115hp Evinrude. I replaced it with a 1977 70 hp Evinrude. Would any of the parts off the 115 fit and be usable on the 70? If there are any, I'll remove them, put them on the self and hope I don't need them.:friendly_wink:
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    1977 70 hp Evinrude, water out the exhust relief, expected, yes or no?

    1977 70 hp Evinrude, water out the exhaust relief, expected, yes or no?
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    Remote control cable sets compatibility 1974 set on a 1977 Evinrude

    I have good set of remote cables on my boat that were to my 1974 Evinrude 115 hp that I just removed. I put on a 1977 Evinrude 70 hp. If the cables are good, is there any reason to change to the ones that came with the motor I bought? Are these remotes compatible?
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    Steering rod and steering arm connection hits port side of engine well. Any Fixes?

    After review, I realized I misstated the direction of turn. The photo is showing the motor in a full starboard turn, at least as full as it will turn, not a full port turn as previously stated I just put a 1977 70 hp Evinrude on my 73/74 Glasspar V165 hull. When I turn wheel to port, the end...
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    What is the best way to repair unused holes in transom when replacing a motor?

    Re: What is the best way to repair unused holes in transom when replacing a motor? I take it you don't agree with Woodenglass about the Bondo Hair for repairing the holes! I was actually hoping to be able to use the 3M 5200 which is what I'm sealing my mounting holes and bolts with. I also...
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    What is the best way to repair unused holes in transom when replacing a motor?

    I am going to have two holes I need to relocate for my new motor. What is the best way to repair the two unused holes left behind? If it matters, it's a 73/74 Glasspar V165 hull
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    What is best way to service used remote cables prior to install?

    Re: What is best way to service used remote cables prior to install? Would that be the threaded area as seen in photo I'm posting with this reply.
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    Recommendations on a good speedometer system.

    I want to replace my speedometer system, it's pretty cheesy and old as well. I'm not looking for exotic, just an honestly priced, good working and reliable system. Any suggestions?
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    What is and who makes a quality boat cover

    Title kinda says it all. What is a quality/lasting boat cover? Who makes it?? I have bought various ones that seem to go to .... in less than a year. I do admit, wind is an issue here in CO. I uncover to transport. I just looked at the boat cover link auto inserted in my post, Glasspar is...
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    What do think of my fuel tank?

    This is a 20 gallon fuel tank off my boat I just pulled it to replace the motor. This is all external damage, no leakage from tank at all!! I can inert the tank and grind out most of the rust, use a rust neutralizer on the rest, prime and repaint. Any and all opinions welcome? By the way...
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) This is a 1956 FeatherCraft with a 1956 Evinrude Big Twin 30
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    Is this a stainless steel or aluminum prop

    This is a 13 1/4 x 15 prop I believe it to be stainless steel. Am I correct?
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    Steering cable compatibility and removal and install 74/77 115/70hp Evinrude

    I'm pulling my 115hp 1974 Evinrude and replacing it immediately with a 70hp 1977 Evinrude. (1974 Evinrude 115hp Model # 115493B, 1977 Evinrude 70hp Model # 707739) I have a new, been on the water 4 times, steering cable already installed on hull. Since I am already pulling and replacing...
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    What is best way to service used remote cables prior to install?

    My new to me 1977 70hp Evinrude came with what are supposed to be a good set of remote control cables. I'd like to know their condition prior to install as opposed to the dreaded LATER!! What is the best way to test and service these prior to installation. a couple photo's
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    Can't upload photo's

    Re: Can't upload photo's Well, thought I would come back and add what I have discovered is the cause, size as in pixels of height and width. I resized my photo's using Adobe Photo Shop and now can upload no problem.:):):) USS Robert E. Lee SSBN601
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    Can't upload photo's

    Re: Can't upload photo's Do it again and see what happens. took this, but once again will not upload my 4 prop photo's. No idea why?? I'll just go take new ones and get rid of these. End result here. My problem!!
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    Can't upload photo's

    Re: Can't upload photo's OK, one more time after complete LAN reset Allowed these two too upload, but not my prop photo's. I think it must be my prop photo's for some reason?????????
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    Can't upload photo's

    Re: Can't upload photo's Just switched to different computer. Interesting, it's my computer. Thanks for the help!!
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    Can't upload photo's

    Starting yesterday, I am unable to upload any photo's for my posts. Have correct format etc. Can you have to many photo's uploaded, or are there restrictions based on level? OR? All help is appreciated!!!! The message just says "upload failed", no other explanation.:confused::blue: Maybe...
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