Search results

  1. GreatRiverDucker

    Antique Outboards!

    I'm a Minnesotan, and I just saw an episode of Due North Outdoors where they showcased a couple of old-timers that collect old outboards. These guys have a ton of early 1900's motors that they have restored. Eltos, Neptunes, Lockwoods, Evinrudes, Johnsons, Gailles, a really impressive...
  2. GreatRiverDucker

    Weedeater carb settings?

    I have a craftsman weedeater that I have stripped down and rebuilt. It starts fine, but it bogs down when I give it throttle. I'm thinking that the carb needles need to be reset. Anybody know where to start on this? Thanks
  3. GreatRiverDucker

    Correct plugs?

    Can somebody tell me the correct plugs for this 15hp evinrude model#: 15904E please? I found this champion number L78V, but champion's website says these are racing plugs?
  4. GreatRiverDucker

    Leaking front differential.

    So I recently found out that my front left differential is leaking.:mad: I don't possess the skills or equipment to fix it, so I'm going to have to take it in to a shop. I was just wondering if anybody could provide some insight as to how much I'm looking at? I'm a poor college student and I use...
  5. GreatRiverDucker

    Hardwater fishing?

    So I'm lookin' through the fishing threads and I don't see any related to hardwater. Whats the deal? None of you northlanders like to talk about fishing in the winter? Anyway I've been out a few times in Brainerd, MN and near Duluth - mostly smallish walleyes( 10-16"), a few perch, and 1 very...
  6. GreatRiverDucker

    Submerged Outboard

    Was out duck hunting this morning, picked up decoys, then when returning to shore, my buddy driving the boat, slowed, turned, then accelerated and the motor twisted up off of the transom and into the lake:eek: my buddy nearly dove into the lake to save the motor wheww! Anyway what special...
  7. GreatRiverDucker

    3hp rude

    I'm rebuilding this little lightwin and I have some questions. 1. What should comp be on this old rude? (I only got about 70-75 on both cyl seems low to me, maybe new head gasket) 2. There seems to be oil leaking from exhaust cover, maybe a bad gasket, can I use permatex or do I have to get a...
  8. GreatRiverDucker

    Calling All Minnesotans!!

    Hey, so yeah, just givin a shout out to all the fellow northlanders:cool: I've seen quite a few of you on here. I assume that you all appreciate how good we have it here with our bountiful aquatic resources. I feel bad for the poor SOB's down in the desert.;):p :DLets here it for 10,000 lakes!!:D
  9. GreatRiverDucker

    Any body wakesurf?

    Well the season is over and boats are put away, but I was just wondering if anybody on here has tried wakesurfing? Personally I love it. There really isn't any actual surfing in the region so we have make our own wave to surf. Man is it fun!:)
  10. GreatRiverDucker

    3hp evinrude lighttwin

    So my father lent me his mid '50s 3hp to push around a jon boat in the marsh this fall. When I picked it up we tested it in the tank, it started but not easily, we had to choke it and then it would die almost immediately. So I picked up a carb kit and rebuilt it. It was my first marine carb...
  11. GreatRiverDucker

    Anybody Hunt Ducks?

    Is anybody else out there in iboats land gettin ready to head out in the marsh, get cold and muddy just to see if any ducks are interested? Because I'm dyin to get out there this weekend.:cool:
  12. GreatRiverDucker

    On my last straw!

    Ok men here is the story. I've posted about this motor before but for different problems. It is a 72 evinrude 25hp Sportster long shaft. We bought it from a guy who said it ran but probably needed a tune. So the first trip to the water went like this, it started ok, but when we opened it up it...
  13. GreatRiverDucker

    Breaking in new 4stroke

    Hi guys. My father just bought a brand new 18' crestliner canadian with a 50hp merc 4stroke. Its pretty sweet! Anyway we've been breaking it in per manual instructions. Now its got about 2.5 hrs on it. My question is whether I should change the oil now or just wait for the standard interval...
  14. GreatRiverDucker

    Rude wont stay running in forward gear

    Hi guys. 72 rude 25hp My motor wont stay running when I put it in forward, it starts up ok, but then I shift it into forward and it bogs down. the weird part is that it runs ok in reverse:confused:. i think my tank and hose are ok because i tried two different tanks/hoses but it still seems like...
  15. GreatRiverDucker

    72 Evinrude 25hp water pump

    Hi all! So I just took my water pump apart to replace the impeller and there was no key to hold it in place. There was what looked like a sheared pin from the drive shaft but I'm not sure. If this is the case, how do I remove the sheared off piece from the shaft? Also there was what appeared to...
Top