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    1957 Johnson Golden Javelin

    I just acquired a 1957 Johnson Golden Javelin that I'm going to restore. Does anyone have the torque specs for the cylinder head bolts? Thanks Jennie
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    1957 Lone star King Commander

    Almost done with the 1957 lone Star king Commander. We still need to apply Lone Star stickers and a few other minor touch ups.
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    57 Bigtwin 35 Cowel variations

    I have noticed there seems to be several different variations of the 1957 Bigtwin 35 cowel. One version has chrome lettering on the charcoal grey and another version seems to have evinrude in the white. Did they have several variations of the 35 in 57?
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    1957 Evinrude Bigtwin 35 ES

    Just starting to look at my pair of 57 Bigtwin 35s serial # 25930 07524 and a few questions came to mind. Is the fuel mixture the same as in previous years at 26 to 1? I have 2 line fuel fittings on both so I assume they are still using pressurized fuel tanks. Is the generator original equipment...
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    58 Evinrude Fat 50

    Hi all, I have a chance to add a 1958 Evinrude fat 50 to my collection and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this motor. I currently have a 55 25HP, a 56 30HP and 2-57 35 HP bigtwins in my collection and was thinking of adding the fat 50 if the compression is good and it is...
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    Cracked pressure release valve on 57 Evinrude 35

    I just picked up a pair of 1957 Evinrude Bigtwin 35s. Who said old outboards are addictive??? The 1st one is a good runner but the second has a crack on one of the compression release valves on the head, OEM part # 0304727. I think this is a pressure release valve. Is this replaceable or do I...
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    1981 Mercury 25 Cowel Gasket

    Hi, anyone know where I can get a new cowel gasket for a 1981 Mercury 25 HP? Thanks Jenny
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    No Tell Tale?

    Hi, I know this sounds stupid but im still new to this old beauty, I got my 56 Evinrude bigtwin 30 running in the barrel but I don't see where the tell tale is coming out? I'm a little paranoid about running it with out proper cooling. Is the water outlet midway up the lower unit where my finger...
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    Starter for 56 Evinrude 30

    I just tightened the terminal nut on the starter of my 56 Evinrude 30 ES too tight and the bolt twisted off. I believe the starter part # is 277432. What are my options for repairing? Do I need to get a new starter? Thanks Jenny
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    Throttle adjustment on 56 Evinrude 30 ES

    I'm getting ready to install Simplex controls on a 56 Evinrude 30 ES and I noticed the manual throttle wont move past the start position. If you start at the far right or the slow position and move to the left towards the fast position it stops at the start position. Does the motor have to be...
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    1981 Mercury 25 Steering

    Hi, I have a 1981 Mercury 25HP Electric start that needs a complete steering kit. Anyone know where I can get a complete kit cheap? Thanks Jennie
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    No Start On 56 Evinrude Bigtwin 30

    Tried to start my 56 Evinrude 30 last night and today with no luck. I got this motor for a restoration project and before I tried to fire it up I did the following:Checked compression 110-110 Replaced coils, points, condenser, spark plug wires and plugs. Rebuilt carb, replaced fuel lines...
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    Hard Starting 56 Evinrude 30

    Is it typical for a 56 Evinrude 30 to be so difficult to start manually? Its an electric start and I have to replace starter so im trying to pull start this beast and my arm and wrist were sore after only a few times? Iv done all pre start maintenance so it should be good to go just cant seem...
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    Starter Rebuild Kit

    Anyone know if there is a starter rebuild kit for an Auto-Lite MAK 4033M-2K? For a 56 Evinrude big Twin 30? thanks
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    Bad Starter on 56 Evinrude Bigtwin 30

    Well, I thought everything was going too smooth. Trying to revive a 56 Evinrude bigtwin 30 and I did all the basic tune up things like replacing coils, points and condenser. I rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel lines, replaced impeller, put in new gear oil and rebuilt the wiring harness...
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    55 Bigtwin 25 Wiring Question

    I just acquired a 55 Evinrude bigtwin 25 that had been converted to a fuel pump from a 2 line pressurized tank system. I removed the old wiring harness and everything looked normal except for 2 wires. I is grounded just below the fuel pump and the other leads to a spot under the flywheel. Does...
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    56 Evinrude Bigtwin 30 Revival

    I acquired a 56 Evinrude Bigtwin 30 for a Lonestar Restoration project last month and I have done the following: Checked the compression 110-110 Replaced the points and condenser Rebuilt the carb Replaced spark plug wires and fuel lines Replaced impeller Rebuilt wiring harness converted to 12...
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    57 Lone Star King Commander Restore

    The king Commander restore is coming along nicely. Got the boat stripped sealed and primed and am now ready to paint.
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    Rewinding Cable System Steering

    I guess I messed up by not taping the cables inside the drum before removing the steering wheel because now I cant seem to get them wound on correctly without twisting. Anyone now of the proper way to wind these back on? The cable system is intact I just removed the drum to prime before...
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    56 Evinrude bigtwin 30 starter and choke switch plate

    Anyone have a picture of the original 56 Evinrude Bigtwin 30 Electric start- starter and choke switch plate? I'm trying to be as original as possible with the 57 lonestar 56 evinrude restore project. I don't think I'll ever find an original plate as they are very hard to find but might be able...
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