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    Have some questions about 1963 or 1965 big twin 40

    My uncle is giving me his boat that has been sitting for 10 plus years. I'd like some input on what to do for testing the motor. It is a 63 or 65 Evinrude big twin 40. He said he winterized it before it sat but it has been out in the elements of buffalo, ny weather for 10+ years. I've never...
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    What size tiller for 70's Starcraft 18ft open boat

    I'm looking to buy a 70's Starcraft 18ft fiberglass boat, it is set up like a row boat with bench seats, and a tiller, it doesn't come with a motor so I'd like to know what is the smallest motor and the biggest motor I can run, don't need to go fast as it will only be used few hundred yards off...
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    1963 rude big twin 40 hp model 40353 compression quesrion

    What should the compression be for this motor? It hasn't ran in years and I'd like to check compression before wasting time replacing impellar and rebuilding carb, also how do I take carb out? Do I have to remove anything to get to carb bolts? Thanks for any info
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    Where to get parts for my old rude??

    I need to find the following parts for my 1963 rude big twin 40hp.... Carb rebuild kit, impeller, screw for bottom end close to propeller(oil leaking out) and the rubber seal or weather strip that goes around the shroud where the cover lifts off the top, hasn't ran in few years so whatever other...
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    1963 evinrude big twin 40hp shaft question

    Is the 63 big twin 40 hp short or long shaft?
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    Are the controls, cables and wires interchangeable

    Are the throttle and gear levers along with the cables and wires interchangeable with other outboards? I have a 63 rude big twin and looking to buy a used bigger motor, I listed the motor for sale and a guy asked if that all was included? It would be easier to leave the ones I have in there of I...
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    Noob needs info on 1963 evinrude big twin 40 hp, hasn't been ran 3-4 years

    So my uncle has this old lonestar boat with a 1963 rude big twin 40 hp outboard that has been sitting for few years, he said it ran great when put away. We want to get it back on the water but also don't want to put a ton of money into since it will only be used few times a year. What should I...
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