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    Help ID 1970 Seaswirl.. AND anyone sell new tops????

    New to me little boat.. Seems sound, needs TLC for sure. I would like any information on the model or specifics to this brand/model. Things to look out for? Also, even if its likely not affordable, is there a vendor that makes a new canvas (?) top?? Any info appreciated!
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    Sea King spark plug type Question 59' 3hp

    I have a 59' 3hp (gale). What type of plug should it have? What brand is recommended? I got it started with likely the wrong plug, but it runs!!... Any advice appreciated!
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    Best Source for 59' Sea King Parts?

    Best Source for 59' Sea King Parts? Need coil, water pump parts... Thanks!
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    Sea King Bench test for coils? 59' 3hp

    What is the bench test for coils? Thanks!
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    Help removine stuck piston 60' 3hp Sea King

    I moved the piston to the bottom of the stroke with a grease gun and fitting, but now with the port exposed thats all I can do with grease. Its still stuck, and wondering what works with these engines? I cant seem to loosen up the rod bolts, they are slotted screws and dont budge-seems like...
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    Cable lube question

    Boat from 1960... WHat is the process to correctly lube the control cables?
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    Gluvit question

    Allumnium rivited 12', 1960.. Is Gluvit best used on the seams inside the boat or outside?:confused:
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    1959 Sea King 3hp, couple questions please...

    Thanks all for the assistance! Im just starting, and reading the board here has generated some questions... Is this an air cooled, or water pump? Mixture? Sparkplug #? Oil or grease in the gears?
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    flywheel; how to hold when tightning?

    Erinrude 25hp.. how do I stop it from rotating to torque? :confused:
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    First time doing impeller rebuild, any words of wisdom?

    72 25 hp Evinrude, bought a thermostat and impeller kit. Found the thermostat location fine, not too sure about the impeller situation..? What will I run into? Any tricks to make it succussfull?:confused: Something caused the points to get so hot the spring lost its ability to close the...
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    Flywheel pulling: How hard to crank? Tap?

    72 Evinrude 25hp. Have a puller on, cranking down pretty hard and have been tapping... Not budging..Im new to outboards and IM not sure how hard to crank, and how hard to "tap"... Any advice appreciated!
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    72 Evinrude 25hp wont shut off when key turned off? Switch wiring diagram?

    Greeting all, I have a 1972 25 HP Evinrude, I relocated the ignition switch and might have wired something incorrectly, I was very careful to move one wire at a time, but some how when I turn it off it wont quit anymore. I would appreciate any insights about this issue.. The ignition switch...
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