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    HELP! Old Big Twinn causes shocks when running, idles but backfires and cuts out

    Just resurected a 64 evinrude 40 hp. Rebuilt carb and set throttle linkage close as I can get it to therepair manual's recomendation. Set the points at .020 and adjusted coils as close to manual recomendation as posible without special tool. Fires up fine and will idel down but wants to backfire...
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    Can Anyone Help ID this boat Old Aluminum Boat?

    Can anyone identify the boat in the pictures bellow. It has vertical flat sides, a flat bottom, corragated floring and all aluminum. Dont know how old or where it originated from. Nothing like a good challenge hey? Thanks, Tom
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    Looking for early 50's Evinrude/Johnson Simplex Controls with Cables (aprx. 14')

    I am restoring a 1957 runabout and need one last part. Can anyone help me find a 50's Simplex throttle/shift control and cables? I would appreciate it. Thanks, Tom
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    Looking for early 50's Evinrude/Johnson Simplex Controls with Cables (aprx. 14')

    Anyone out there have a good early 50's Simplex Controls with cables in good working condition. I am restoring a 1957 runabout deluxe and this is the last item needed for the project. I have a 1920's 2hp Evinrude mostly complete but has serious issues (would make a nice ornament though) or a...
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    57 Sealine RD Restoration Project Steering System

    Well I finally was able to deduce how the steering assembly comes apart without damaging the logo insert. First, apply a liberal amount of PB Blaster to the shaft and anywhere the pieces are to be broken down. There is a wire retaining ring that fits in a groove between the steering wheel's...
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    57 Sealine Steering Wheel Questions

    I hope someone out there can help with some questions about the steering wheel on the 57 Sealine RD restoration project. Attached are some pics of the steering wheel assembly and its issues. The steering wheel itself has sun rot and the internal steel shafting has corroded and split the...
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    57 Sealine RD Restoration Project

    Well tonight I started the daunting task of removing the coated topside everyone says is some what difficult to remove. I am trying a method that I read on the internet where you spread "Aircraft Stripper" liberally and cover with wax paper to slow the evaporation process and extend the period...
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    57 Sealine RD Restoration Project

    Folks, Here's some pics of the RD with the top off. Looks like a aluminum fishin boat huh. As I removed the old plywood cover from the bottom of the bow, illusions of finding all sorts of spare change that fell out of bathing suits and rolled off the dash onto the floor which eventully made...
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    57 Sealine RD Restoration Project

    Well Folks, I have decided to do the unthinkable - the forbidden, yes, the top must come off. I know what everyone is thinking. This is taboo! I can feel the cringes and shutters all the way over hear in Central Florida. Unfortunatly this boat has been in the elements for way too many years and...
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    57 Sealine RD Restoration Project

    Want to say thanks for everyone who has viewed this project. I appreciate the interest. To start, I have spent alot of time evaluating the condition of this boat top to bottom. My fist goa,l take detaied digital pictures of every inch of the boat so as it goes back together, I will have a good...
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    58 Sealine RD Restoration Project

    Hey folks. Well Before I get started I wanted to pass this great information that Joe Mansueto at www.duratechboats.com shared with me. He explains the information on the ID plate and provides some history relating to this boat: "This is the Sealine 14 foot Runabout Deluxe. True, it's closer...
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    57 Sealine RD Restoration Project

    Hello, My name is Tom and I have a soft heart for stray's and basket cases and I recently found one that qualifies as both. I recently rescued this 57 Duratech Sealine RD from a slow, moldering death. I have been looking for this exact vintage, size and condition of runabout to do a ground up...
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