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    1972 18HP Evinrude Tune UP Help

    Son picked up tune up kit: points and condenser plugs. I went to put the points in and realized I don't know the point gap. I also don't see a lobe on the crankshaft? So any help appreciated. BillMc
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    anchoring jon boat

    Took my 1448 modified jon out yesterday. Motor didn't do badly just wants to run wide open, looks like I need to work on the carb a little more. Question is, I would find a spot I wanted to fish and the wind would drive me away after I shut the motor off, so what is the best way to achor...
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    1972 Shear Pin ?

    I need a drive shear pin for my 1972 18hp Evinrude? Can anyone help me. Found some old stock at a local sportings good store but only diminisions. So I am looking for help? Wanting to be on the water Friday. BillMc
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    Jon Boat Mods

    I bought a new 14' 48" wide all welded jon boat last summer new. With trailer. Fisher brand made by tracker. I am happy with the boat, I already know it is not as big as I want but it is what I could afford. In short this has been a project boat, get a few dollars and do a little more. Well as...
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    2 cycle oil question

    Was at the local Wally World last night. Noticed they had penz oil 2 cycle oil a syntheic blend for 7.00 a gallon. Is this oil any good? BillMc
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    1972 18HP Evinrude Running Rough

    Motor has not been smooth running since I first got it started. I have fixed the steering bracket, and rebuilt the carb. we took the fly wheel off and checked the points. didn't look bad. Seems to have less power since the carb was rebuilt. Wondering where to go from here. Any advice. BillMc
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    Wiring Jon Boat

    Wanting to wire my 14 foot jon boat for lights and a few acc. Wife picked up a Boater Sports Fuse Block P/N # 31546 today while shopping. Salesman said it had a negitieve ground I don't think so. Anyone have any experience with these? BillMc
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    1972 18HP Evinrude Steering Bracket Info UPDATE !!!!!

    I have found the correct model number for the motor. The last owner only changed the transom mount! So it is a 1972 18 HP. Found the steering bracket and a carb kit about 2 hours from here so now to put it back together!!! BillMC
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    1972 18HP Evinrude Steering Bracket Info

    Needing info so I can purchase this item. I have two model numbers off of this motor, the first one is the number I took off the motor 20RL73A the part number I am looking for is 0317664 This is the part number the guy me who sold me the outboard. 18202R-E03578 the part number I am looking for...
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    1972 18HP Evinrude Smoking

    I ran this motor on a strip pit last Friday, if it was smoking I didn't notice it. Put it in a barrel today to work on the lean setting, smoking really bad now. It did start at a fast idle. Have any ideas? Motor needs a steering bracket, not wanting to put good money after bad. Bill Mc
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    1972 18HP Evinrude Steering Bracket

    Please Help a newbie! I have a 1972 18HP Evinrude. The old motor is tight and really runs good. Problem is when it arrived here, the tiller handle had been broken off. Where it mounts to on the steering bracket, the area that looks like two washers is busted. Any ideas on how to repair this...
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