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  1. LaqueRatt

    Golden Jubilee Evi Sportwin 10 - Should I convert?

    So I just picked up a pretty sweet little motor. Seems to be reasonably well cared for. So much so that I thought is was a lot newer than it is. Turns out it's a 1959! I still intend to get it going, but I have a dilemma. This thing needs a special tank. Pressurized right? Never messed with one...
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    Wires and Caps

    So my little '75 6 hp Johnny is only sparking sporadically on the top cylinder. EG: 20 pulls, 2 sparks. Think I've checked, cleaned, and set all that I can. Anybody got any ideas before I pull the timing plate to check the plug wires? They are definitely 7mm and I want solid core right? Can I...
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    Restoring the ID Tag

    Just wondering if there's anything can do to an old gnarly ID tag to make it look a little better. It will never look great, but since had to take it off to re-do the transom was thinking of soaking it in vinegar or something to improve appearance before reinstalling it. Would taking a scrub...
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    Timing Tips?

    I set the points on my old OMCs using a feeler gauge. Been using one for years, pretty sure am doing it right. Motors always seem to run well, but I've been reading that for best idle and easy starting the points should be timed so that they fire exactly 180 degs apart. I see some are using a...
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    Evinrude 9.9 Tiller Adjustment

    So got me a '75 9.9 that I pulled the powerhead off of to repair the upper thrust plate. Not sure if it was something I did, or maybe I just didn't notice, but the arrow on the handle doesn't line up with the words like it should when you rotate the throttle. Is there a way to adjust this or am...
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    Batman! Dadadadadadadada!

    Just stumbled across this picture. What kind of boat is this? Totally custom, or just customized? Anybody know?
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    Trailblazer for Tow Vehicle?

    Always liked the looks of the 02-08 Chevy Trailblazer. Anybody have one? Are they reliable?
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    Prop Damage

    Prop on my new boat has a pretty good scuff and slight bend in it. Should I be concerned? Can I fix it myself? Sorry about the lousy pictures. For some reason they didn't come out very good.
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    Quick Question for Merc Experts

    Do the idle adjustment screws work normally on in line 4s (mine is a 75 HP) or are they backwards? I read somewhere that you tighten them, clockwise to richen the mix instead of turning CCW like most carbs. I'm thinking this is wrong as I watched a vid on adj the carbs and the guy was doing it...
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    Merc 75 4 cylinders, 2 carbs

    Just bought a boat with this motor on it. Been sitting for a few months. Got it running and it seems like a strong runner. All cylinders are pretty even @150 lbs. Issue is it dies when I throttle it down. Actually is seems to idle halfway decent with the stick forward a bit, but not when the...
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    25HP Idles Low in Neutral

    Motor runs well, starts on one pull. Only problem is it idles low in neutral and turning the tiller doesn't do an awful lot. Just turns a hair is all. It revs so low even with the throttle fulling cranked that the motor wants to die. When it does it's hard to start. Once warm though all is good...
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    New Trailer - Weird Bunks

    Picked this up off a neighbor. Curious about the bunks. Why the bevel cut at the end and how come they're not balanced? Is this on purpose or just shoddy work?
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    How to Remove Brass?

    Bought a new prop for my 77 25 HP rude: Michigan Match 3-Blade Aluminum Propeller (012013) Supposed to be a direct replacement for the original OMC 388088. All seemed good until I tried to install it. The old prop has a larger motor side bore which looks to extend down about an inch. I can see...
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    Evinrude Paint

    Have several mid 70s Evinrudes I'm fixing up. Just wondering what you guys are using for paint? I've read that Dupli Color T155- Light Blue is a good match, but can't find any with that part no. Looking for a close match, doesn't have to be perfect. Also looking for some touch up paint that IS...
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    Evinrude 25 - Spun Prop?

    Got my new motor running nicely in the barrel. Had it out on the lake for the first time. All seemed good. A few WOT blasts, slowing to idle in between for fine tuning. Took off again, running at about 3/4 throttle. All of a sudden motor revs way up, boat slows down. Wouldn't move except at just...
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    Boogered Carb

    Cleaned the carb on the Evinrude 25 today. S/N: 322314 Pretty simple, not very dirty. Could tell though that some bumbler had been in there previously. Missing a bowl screw, main jet looks bent. Could not straighten or remove main jet, even though it has slots that look like a screwdriver could...
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    Evinrude 25 Electric Conversion

    Picked up a Johnson donor motor today. Want to put the starter and all the related bits onto my Rude. They are about the same year, but more different than I thought they'd be. The Rude is a 77, the Johnny a 78 (I think). Both have a power pack. Has anyone here tried this before? Can I just bolt...
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    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.
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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

    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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