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    Trailer style difference

    I have a 14' foot aluminum boat with a standard modern trailer. The kind that the boat basically sits on top of, rather than down into. I'd like to find the other kind of trailer that the boat sits down in, between the fenders. (I'll call that the wishbone style) (is there an official name for...
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    1972 Evinrude 50hp Timing

    I'm trying to find info about timing the ignition on my 50272C. I've searched, and came across this, https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/engine-frequently-asked-questions-faq/234008-joe-reeves-wot-timing-procedure?t=228183 but it seems to be a blank link. Should the...
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    50 hp Evinrude 1000rpm drop

    I'm running a 1972 50hp Evinrude on a 1956 Crestliner aluminum runabout. This motor is a recent addition to this boat. The prop that came on the motor is a 13.25 X 17p that was pretty chipped up on all the blade edges. I shaved down the chips to smooth them out. Reducing the diameter by about...
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    1967 40 horse Evinrude Do electric shift and manual shift have same shaft?

    In case that title wasn't clear. If I have a late 60's early 70's electric shift long shaft motor, and want to convert to short shaft electric shift, can I find just any short shaft? Manual or electric? What years of shaft will work?
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    1958 Evinrude Lark 35 Lower unit gears broken, lower unit trashed.

    I have a '58 Evinrude Lark 35 horse that went South on me and my boys last Fall. Stranded us in a huge lake at dusk. I finally got around to taking it apart, and the whole lower unit is trashed. Gear from Drive shaft is busted up pretty good, and the shift dog will not let the prop shaft...
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    '58 35 hp Evinrude - '64 60 hp transom mount swap?

    Any one know if a transom mount (clamp style) from a '58 35 horse Evinrude can be put on a '64 60 horse Evinrude? I have a 60 horse that I've never used. But it's transom mount is the kind that you drill holes in the transom. I don't want to put holes in my boat, I'd prefer to keep the clamp...
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    Higher pitch 2 blade gives more RPM? Cup it?

    I have a 1958 Evinrude 35hp Lark pushing a '56 Crestliner 14 foot. Not sure about weight. RPM max for this motor is 4500. With a 10.5 x 13 3 blade aluminum, I'm getting 4500 RPM (+~30) I threw on a Bronze 10.5 x 14.5 2 blade, and I'm getting 4770 RPM. When I had these same 2 props on my...
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    Hub caps for modern 12 inch trailer wheels?

    I'd like to find some hubcabs for my 2 boat trailers. They both have the 12 inch galvanized multi-spoke rims, in 12 inch size. Is there anything out there that fits these in a chrome baby moon style? Gotta be domed, gotta be chrome.
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    1958 Evinrude 35 leaking foamy fuel, and no power.

    This is sort of a 2 part thread. I have this 35 horse Evinrude Lark that I just ran at the lake for the first time today. Brought it home, and put it in the barrel to run. Did not run up fast enough, something is definitely wrong. I noticed a frothy blue liquid (obviously gas/oil mix)...
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    1958/9 Evinrude Lark 35 no water coming out.

    Just replace the impeller, and still no water coming out of the leg. Motor is getting hot to touch, so I've shut it down each time. When the lower unit was off, (second time) I shot water up each copper water tube (this motor has 2 - not sure why) and water came out the other side. The lower...
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    Chrysler - Run to or away?

    Hi, I'm considering buying a boat with a Chrysler 45 on it. I have several 1950's Johnsons, and have rebuilt them all. But I know NOTHING about a Chrysler. Are they worth while? Are they junk? I'm really buying for the boat, not engine, but I'm just wondering if I will most likely be...
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    Mayfield Lake, (Cowlitz River) Washington

    I just recently came from Mayfield Lake, and we went up the Cowlitz, to the dam holding up Riffe Lake. There is a speed limit sign as you go under a bridge - think it's 7 knots. Is there a speed limit past the bridge all the way to the dam? I see a lot of boats and jet skis that go flying up...
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    Draw Bar / Stinger is loose, what to do?

    So, I have a 2 inch receiver, 2 separate cars, and the draw bar wiggles on both of them. Is there a good way to get rid of the extra play? I've tried skinny wood shims, and even a metal shim, and those both work. Problem is I don't like to leave the draw bar on, and it makes it very hard to...
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    Want to cup - ?'s, and good shop in WA?

    I have a real nice Bronze 2 blade, (with rubber hub), and it has no cup. This is on a '55 Johnson 25 horse.<br /><br />I'd like to have it cupped. Is there anything I should know ahead of time to ask a prospective shop? You know, sort of like an interview to make sure they know what they're...
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    Gear ratios on 1950's Johnsons.

    I have a '55 25 horse Johnson, and I'm thinking of buying a '58 35 horse Johnson. My question is about the gear ratios. <br />Are they different?<br /><br />If a 14 inch pitch prop is all I can get, and it's already reving somewhat high on the 25 horse, what will a 35 horse engine do on my boat...
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