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    Gasket maker or gasket?

    Has anyone ever used gasket maker instead of a gasket. I have an Evinrude 1963 18 hp Fastwin. The exhaust cover gasket has gone bad due to my error and I’m having a problem locating the two gaskets I need for a reasonable price. The gaskets I did get were made of a paper fiber type material and...
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    Exhaust cover gasket

    I have a 1963 18hp Evinrude. The exhaust cover gasket the parts book gives is 306164, this gasket will not fit the exhaust cover inner or outer. I did order this gasket and installed it with some modification and permatex, although this worked for a little while I now believe I have a clog...
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    water pump question

    I’ve noticed that not much water exits the exhaust water outlet on my 63 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp. It’s more of a spray, my motor locked up Sunday due to over heating. I’ve had it out several times and have never had this problem. I’m going to change the impeller even though it's only a few months...
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    Lack of top end power

    My Evinrude 63 18hp is really running good now thanks to the help of a lot of people on this site. I how ever have a nagging problem. I’ve had the motor out several times and it seams that the motor will not reach top end. When in neutral the motor will really revs up high but when in forward...
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    Clutch Dog part number?

    1963 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp model number 18302E-E12317. I need part number for clutch dog. Please help.
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    Help with a part name

    On my 18hp 63 Evinrude I have a few large black pad like bushings that connect to the motor under the tiller and on the left and right side of the transom. If anyone knows what these are called please let me know. Mine are very worn and dry rotted and I’d very much like to find replacements. Thanks
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    Dry plugs

    I rebuilt carburetor on 18hp 63 Evinrude and can’t get any fuel to plugs. I replaced everything. I checked Float its level needle is dropping out of seat when float is lowered. I have pulled all fuel lines and all are clear. I removed carb and cleaned twice today just to make sure there are no...
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    Needle valve packing ????

    I’m in the process of rebuilding the carb on my 18hp 63 Evinrude and have a very basic question. The carb kit I got came with needle valve packing. Well the packing will not fit into the High/Low Needle valve openings the Selco manual says to put three in each. So I did jam them in there and the...
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    Smoking problem

    I started my 63 Evinrude 18hp today for the 15th or so time after a rebuild and the motor is still smoking very bad and will only run at high rpms. I mixed the oil a little over 50:1 and have new everything plugs, wires and everything on the armature plate. I tied to adjust the Idle needle valve...
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    Only one side will spark

    I have a 63 18hp Evinrude Fastwin. I can only get spark from one plug. I have all new components Coil, Point sets, Condensers, Plug wires and Plugs. I’ll say for example Plug “A” will spark in a spark test but plug “B” will not. I have one by one switched every component from side ”B” to side...
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    Spark Plug Wires?

    I’m going to change the plug wires on my 18Hp 63 Evinrude this weekend. I was just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on manufactures. I know there are a lot of high performance wire on the market, but don’t know if they would help or hurt. Thanks in advance, and happy holidays.
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    Outboard Motor Paint?

    Does anyone have a recommendation for good quality outboard motor paint? I do have a few pits and scratches so if you have used marine filler that you liked please let me know.
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