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  1. jonathanwsmith

    1964 Evinrude Yachtwin

    Hey folks, I’m seeking advice on replacing the head on my 1964 Evinrude Yachtwin. Dad bought a 10 hp 1963 Sportwin on a 12’ Duratech V-12 when I was 13. 59 years later, I have and use the same boat/motor. Anyways, Mom couldn’t pull/start the 10, so Dad bought a 3 hp 1964 Yachtwin, which she...
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    10 hp Evinrude 1963 recoil spring

    I’ve got a good, clean spring. It unsprung. Housing, washers, rope coil are all clean and greased good. How do I coil up this spring and set it down in the indented well in the housing? Please see pic.
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    2 hp Johnson Seahorse 1978

    2hp 1978 Johnson Seahorse ran fine last year, as it has for the previous 40 years. Last fall, I drained the gas and stored in the boathouse. This year, I filled with fresh gas/oil, installed new plug, pulled start rope, but there is no spark. What could be the problem? How should I diagnose...
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    Info on screw

    Hello all, does anyone know the diameter, length Andy thread count for the three (3) screws that bolt on the starter recoil assembly for a 1963 Evinrude 10 hp Sportwin. Parts says it was part 0303288 which was replaced by 031902. 0303288 : Replaced by 0312902 See parts manual...
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    10 hp Evinrude ‘63

    Pull rope pulls 1” then locks and will not pull any further. Flywheel turns freely. Motor/pull rope mechanism been running great for 55 years. This happened without any other symptoms presenting. https://youtu.be/ZG30D6igkeA thanks, Jonathan Smith
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    Pull rope recoil mechanism locked uo

    hi friends. Maybe you can help. My 1963 Evinrude 10 hp Sportwin pull rope locked up, after running and starting like a champ. The flywheel turns freely so its not locked up. I pulled it off the motor head and shot this 6 second video to show what I encountered. Any I suggestions? Thanks...
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    10 HP Evinrude tiller gears don't mesh

    Noticed tiller handle gears not meshing (as shown in pic) Removed handle, examined gears and shaft. Reseated gears, made sure they aligned, made sure metal washer was outside (as shown in pic). Reinstalling tiller. Advanced handle. Gears came unmeshed. Any ideas what's happened and how to fix...
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    200 Hp Yamaha 1998

    Looking for used mid section to replace mine which has a corroded steering bracket. I'm in NC. Jonathan Smith Jsmith@jonathansmith.com
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    10 hp motor clamp screw

    Hello folks, Any idea where I might find a motor clamp bolt (screw) for a 1963 10 hp Evinrude? I believe its illustration # 90, 91 & 92 on this parts diagram Thanks, Jonathan Smith
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    10 hp Evinrude Sportwin all of a sudden hard to start

    Hi Folks, My '63 Sportwin has been firing up 1st or at most 2nd pull, even when cold, as long as choke's ok and bulb pumped. But a week ago I noticed the hi speed needle valve wasn't staying put. When I got to the dock what had happened was the threaded bronze part the needle valve screws into...
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    Adding steering wheel/gear controls to Duratech?

    Hello friends, Thinking about adding a steering wheel and gear controls to my 1956 V-12, similar to what I think is a V-12 in this picture. Has anyone had any experience with this? I use it as a play boat with grandkids and dogs. Ours is powered by a 1963 Evinrude Sportwin 10 hp, which I had as...
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    1975 Cox Trailer

    Hello folks, I've got a 1975 Cox (Grifton, NC) trailer. It came with a 1976 13' AMF Sunfish. I need to replace tires and bearings, and there's a Northern Tool 10 miles from me that sells a hub/wheel/tire combo cheaper than new bearings and tires. My challenge is, I won't know that size to...
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    3hp Evinrude Yachtwin 3432

    Hello all, My motor is seized up and I'm seeking advice how to tear down the powerhead to the crankshaft. Thanks all,
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    OMC 6 Gal Cruse a Day tank

    Hello all, I've installed a new gasket in my 1963 OMC fuel tank after soaking and cleaning the connector. It's 90 degrees and I just filled the tank with 6 gallons of fresh gas. I closed the cap and let the tank sit a minute in the sun before I put it in the back of my suburban. As soon as I...
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    3hp Evinrude Yachtwin Seized up

    Hi all. I'm working on a gem of a project. 1964 Evinrude Yachtwin. Was my Mom's. She bought it new when I was 14. Some bozos borrowed her boat/motor and ran our of gas. And filled up with straight gas. Fried the pistons. So I pulled the plugs and filled the cylinders with Blaster PB. Three days...
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    1963 Evinrude 10 hp Sportwin HOT

    Good Morning - Is anything else I should be looking for besides a bum impeller water pump when I remove my lower unit. I took my Sportwin out for a short ride at low speed last Sunday, when I had been about 200 yards I noticed the motor just sounded different, running smooth, just different. I'm...
  17. jonathanwsmith

    CG Trainers

    I'm in the market for a pair of Cypress Gardens trainers, "CG trainers" any leads greatly appreciated. Had a pair in '88 but they disappeared off the dock, and it's time the 3 3/4 year old got up before fall sets in. Thanks all. Happy boating,
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    10 HP Evinrude 1963 Steering Bracket and bushing

    Hello - I'm in the market for a steering bracket and bushing because I broke mine when I accidentally dropped mine off my bench mount. I've reattached my tiller with 3 zip ties, but that's a poor long term solution. Does anyone know where I might find part 377277, illustration #69...
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    10 HP Evinrude 1963

    Hello - I broke my http://www.marineengine.com/parts/vintage-evinrude-johnson/278444/27844400001.htm]Vintage Evinrude Johnson Outboard Parts & Diagrams - Catalog 278444[/url] spring 2" from the stainless clip that's riveted to the starter pulley. Do you believe it's possible to bend the last 2"...
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    10 hp Evinrude Sportwin jumps out out of forward gear intermittently

    hi - my 1963 10 hp Evinrude Sportwin jumps/slips out out of forward intermittently, what'd I do wrong? Last winter I removed dry rot impeller and replaced per instructions. I did loosen/remove and replace shifter rod and am wondering if I might have left it "too short" to shift fully into...
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