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    1957 evinrude 18 hp flywheel nut torque specs

    Hi guys, I need the torque specs for the flywheel nut for a 1957 18 hp evinrude electric start. Thanks
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    Parts interchangeable?

    Hi guys, I have a 1956 30 hp evinrude with a long shaft it is on a boat that takes a short shaft. I just bought a 1957 18 hp evinrude and my question is will the componets needed to make the change from long shaft to short shaft between the two motors interchange? I don't know wether or not i'm...
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    1956 30 hp evinrude

    Ok guys, still having problems getting this motor running right. Recap what I've done so far. The motor was running on one cylinder and I replaced the coils,points,condensers,plugs,and wires. I ran the motor in a drum for about 20 mins ran good. I took it to the lake and rode it around for a few...
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    1956 Evinrude 30 hp - extension removal

    Hi Guys, I have a 56' evinrude 30 hp with a 5" extension making it a 20" and I'm going to need to take the extension out. I'm thinking its not going to be a hard thing to do. Is it just a 5" extension on the top of the shaft? I've never had it apart so I'm not really sure. I've had a 59' lark 35...
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    1956 evinrude 30hp need help

    Hi guys, I've got a 1956 evinrude I just put on my boat with new controls and cables. I worked the controls to check the cables and found that the throttle would only go to the fast position in reverse. What have I got wrong or is it possible that I have a counter rotating motor? The guy I...
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    Update on restoration

    Hi guys, Just sending update pic on boat. I got motor last Monday and put it on and took it to boat show in Georgetown SC on Saturday. I did not win any awards but had alot of compliments and conversation. I had a great time. First time showing a boat in a show. I have not put it in the water...
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    Controls and cables - 1956 30hp Evinrude

    Hi guys, I just bought a 1956 30 hp evinrude, well bought it 3 wks ago just got it yesterday, from a guy in texas and cables he sent with the motor are about 8' to long. Are cables for these old motors and controls availible in shorter lenghts? I have found some new that fit 1979 and up but have...
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    1956 evinrude steering cable bracket

    Anyone got an idea where I might find a steering bracket for a 1956 evinrude 30 hp. I need the bracket that hooks the tiller cabls to the motor.
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    1956 johnson 30 hp

    Hi Guys I'm looking at possibly purchasing a 1956 johnson 30 hp outboard and was wondering if anyone had any opinions on that motor -- good or bad. I think 56 was the only year that motor was made is that a problem I should be concerned about. The motor I'm looking has been gone through and...
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    Thoughts on outboard motor for project

    Hi Guys, I'm about done with my project and wanted some advice on possible motor. The boat is a 13'6" with about a 50" beam. Its got what I've been told is a flying transom so kinda of limited in width at transom. The guy I bought it from said it had a 35 johnson on it when he got it. Its a...
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    Can these model Mercury motors be converted to electric start?

    I've been talking with a guy about buyiing a vintage motor for my small wooden runabout and he says he has a MK30,MK25, and a MK28 all in the mid 50's year range. I'm looking for somethiing with electric start, so my question is can either of these motors be converted to electric start? If so...
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    59 evinrude water problems(from previous posts)

    I have posted a couple of times about a cooling problem I was having wwith my 59 evinrude 35 lark. I think I the lower unit is wrong one for this motor though it dose bolt up fine. It has an insert for a water tube and there is no tube and nowhere for it to connect to motor. I am going to attach...
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    I need help again!

    I working on a 59 evinrude 35hp lark and I'm new to outboard motors asw you can tell by my previous posts. I replaced impeller( the old one looked new) but I was getting no water to motor. I started motor in a drum after replacing impeller and motor still getting hot just idling. Shut motor off...
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    I need help !!

    I've been working on my 59 evinrude 35 hp motor trying to get it to start. I have redone wiring from key switch to junction box and from junction box to motor. It was really bad. I've replaced solenoid and am getting 12.7 to battery side and from switch when trying to start. The voltage drops to...
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    59 Evinrude Impeller Installation

    I Am Going To Install An Impeller In 1959 35hp Lark. Do You Just Simply Remove The Four Bolts On The Bottom Of The Foot And Remove It Or Is There Something Else To Disconnect?
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    59 Evinrude have a thermostat?

    Dose a 1959 evinrude lark have a thermostat? If so what would be a rough estimate on when it would open and motor start to "pee". I ran the motor for just a minute or two and it never started to "pee". I shut it off and ordered a new impeller probably needs one anyway and someone told me that it...
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    1950's outboard wanted

    sorry, solicitation, and selling are a violation of the rules.
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    59 evinrude lark 35 hp

    I have a 59 lark and the motor will slowly turn at times and will not turn at all at times using key switch.New battery and voltage is getting to starter. Hooked jumper cables to starter and to my truck motor spun fine and actually cranked and ran but it still want turn by using key switch. Any...
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