jonathanwsmith
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Aug 1, 2010
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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 absolutely adored. The three served as a daily driver until 1985 when her 12 year old grandsons ran it on straight gas. Needless to say, it seized up, and Dad put it in the boathouse. Mom died in 1999 and Dad, knowing my love for boats and motors gave me the seized up Yachtwin. After trying every trick In the book to free her up, she was diagnosed with frozen up bearings. I found running motor head up north, and I’m ready to remove the bad power head and install the running one. Is there anyone out there who’s done this before who has any words of advice? Thanks A million. Jonathan
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 absolutely adored. The three served as a daily driver until 1985 when her 12 year old grandsons ran it on straight gas. Needless to say, it seized up, and Dad put it in the boathouse. Mom died in 1999 and Dad, knowing my love for boats and motors gave me the seized up Yachtwin. After trying every trick In the book to free her up, she was diagnosed with frozen up bearings. I found running motor head up north, and I’m ready to remove the bad power head and install the running one. Is there anyone out there who’s done this before who has any words of advice? Thanks A million. Jonathan