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I have a Ted Williams motor. I do not know the size or year. The model number is partially scratched off, but here is what I can read. 217-5XX8-1. The serial number is 3C-151128. If somebody can tell me the size and year from this, I would greatly appreciate it.
I went to change the lower...
I purchased a boat that came with a 1959 Evinrude Fastwin with Simplex controls. I removed all the steering and controls as I didn't like the space it took up. I got the motor running after about 100 pulls manually. Ran good. I went to start it one week later and choked it like I originally...
