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    1957 Fastwin 18hp GearCase Seal Replacement

    Drained the oil in the lower unit on my 1957 18hp and discovered that water is getting in. The drain/ fill plugs had new gaskets on them at the beginning of the seasons. Any help on what needs to be replaced would be appreciated. Might as well replace whatever rubber seals are there while I...
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    57 Envinrude 18HP Lower Unit Drain Holes - More than water?

    I have a 57 Evinrude 18HP that runs great, but after test running it in a barrel/trash can I put it back on the stand. After the water drains out I notice black oil like residue coming out of drain holes. Weird thing is the lower unit oil shows no signs of water. Wondering if I need to replace...
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    Question re: Carb Rebuild on 57 Evinrude 18hp

    I purchased the motor from someone that claimed they hadn't run it in over three years. I rebuilt the carb and have a question re: two holes on the side of it. I am wondering if these are supposed to be plugged or left open? When I removed the carb, and put it on the bench, gas did leak out of...
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    2008 sea doo gtx battery drain?

    I have a 2008 sea doo gtx 155 and the battery drains when the machine sits on the lift for two days. It drains to the point where it won't turn over. I recently discovered that every 20 seconds the dash lights up like it is going through the sequence when you plug in the key. Then it goes blank...
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    Need fuel filter for 57 evinrude 18hp fastwin

    Does anyone know where I can get a fuel filter for my 57 evinrude 18hp fastwin? The filter assembly mounts on the side of the block and has the glass bowl. Looking for the round cylinder type filter. Hopefully this is the last thing needed to fire this thing up and see if I can get it running...
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    57 Evinrude 18hp Hard to Pull

    I just bought a 57 18hp fastwin that is in great shape (fresh water only) and just finished rebuilding the carb. When I try to pull the starter cord, it is hard to do and takes a decent amount of effort. I am wondering if this is normal and wondering where I might start? My 59 Johnson 10hp is...
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    1957 evinrude fastwin carb rebuild

    I am in the process of rebuilding the carb on a 1957 18hp fastwin. I have a question on the high speed and low speed packing. Do I use two packing washers and then a plastic washer to help protect the packing? Also, do i only need the 3/16" thick rubber washer on the outside of the jet or is...
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