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    Upper crankshaft oil seal removal - 1972 18HP - 18202 - Evinrude

    The upper crankshaft seal is obviously leaking, I found fuel/oil mix all over the crankcase. I have removed everything to get a look at the seal... which is shot. *Seal part number is 305987* The powerhead has not been removed from the exhaust housing. I have a seal puller but it is way too...
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    Remote steer back to tiller handle / kit part number? 1998 Evinrude

    I've found a "good" deal on a 1998 Evinrude... the only thing "wrong" is that the motor is set up for remote steering. Well I need a tiller handle... is there a "kit" number for all of the components to make this a tiller steer once again or is this a wild goose chase? Then I have to consider...
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    1998 evinrude 25 hp outboard 3 cyclinder -

    I've come across what seems to be a good deal on a used outboard. This guy is asking what I would consider to be a very reasonable price for this outboard. (Less than $1000...and I have not yet received the model number so I can look up all the details.) My concerns are: I have no clue about...
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    First trip to Blount's Creek, NC tomorrow!

    Re: First trip to Blount's Creek, NC tomorrow! Goose egg.... skunked.... not even a bite. I didn't have my hopes set too high, fishing in a new area is usually tough but this was about as bad as it gets. I don't feel too bad about it ...the locals weren't catching much either. What I wasn't...
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    First trip to Blount's Creek, NC tomorrow!

    My buddy, son and I are headed out to Blount's Creek in Chocowinity, NC tomorrow... we've never fished that area before. Does anyone have any information or advice about the area? Hazards to avoid... good fishing spots... bait suggestions? I've heard that folks are catching striped bass and...
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    Second trip out... bad vibrations? 18202 Evinrude

    Well... I took the boat out today. Something is still not right...(I need to do a link & synch) but I can handle that. What really worries me is I'm getting vibration from the lower unit - I think its the lower unit. Its fine at no wake speed, any faster and it starts vibrating, I don't mean...
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    Inexpensive - RELIABLE- handheld GPS suitable for marine use?

    My buddy had a neat little unit made by Garmin... it was waterproof, it floated, it had a lanyard on it so you didn't lose it in the water. It was back-lit so you could see it at night. Additionally it was BRIGHT YELLOW....I remember he was able to set "way-points" to help find his way back to...
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    First time out - slipped out of gear & water intrusion - 1972 Evinrude 18HP

    Evinrude 18202. Stock 3 blade prop. Low speed testing went fine. Half speed did fine, 3/4 speed did fine. At WOT it slipped out of fwd... I slowed motor back to idle speed, shifted to neutral then to rvs. Nothing. Back to fwd, nothing. I didn't try to run anymore - hooked up the trolling...
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    1972 18HP carb rebuild : needle valve bearing & retainer do not fit correctly?

    I have a service manual and a parts manual I have rebuilt carbs before but have not yet encountered this problem. Both service and parts manuals show part 35 (needle valve bearing) then part 42 (needle valve retainer).... then then slow speed needle valve. However when I try to assemble...
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    Post pictures of the fish you catch!!

    Re: Post pictures of the fish you catch!! We (My son, his best friend and my fishing buddy) caught these this past Sunday fishing off a bank in a little pond. Normally we catch, photo and release, but we just had to keep a few. (The other 20+ crappie were released to grow a little more, as...
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    Water pump repair kit questions for 18202R (1972 18HP Evinrude)

    Water pump repair kit part # 382458 or 382468 (The numbers are blurred, cannot tell the correct number.) So what is the difference between the above kit contents and the 382474 chrome pump kit? Is the chrome pump kit better? Does it last longer? Someone please shed some light on this.
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    1972 18HP Evinrude vs 1972 25HP Johnson

    I'm wondering if there would be a profound difference in performance between the two motors? This would be pushing an '05 Alumacraft 14/42 rated for max 25HP.
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    I just bought a boat! (Need aerator suggestion/ ideas please)

    I've worked almost 2 years to get a boat like this and finally have one. (I'm a little excited, bare with me.) She's a 2005 Alumacraft 14/42 ... carpeted floors, carpeted bow, wired for bow and stern lights and a live well in the front bench seat. Great boat. I was wondering if anyone has...
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    Installing swivel seats

    I'm about to purchase a 2005 Alumacraft 14'/42" to replace a 1986 Lowe 12'/32" I was wondering what the best way to install swivel seats would be? There is a livewell / storage comparment in the center of the front bench seat, with a hinged lid that opens from the side... so I was thinking of...
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    Propeller options for 1965 Evinrude 6HP (6502)

    (I had posted about this in the propeller subforum, MODS feel free to strike me with an oar if needed, sorry.) Anyhow- I have a 2 blade prop with only one blade left on it (courtesy of a submerged log), and I cannot fish. I've been told that a prop from any 5.5 or 6HP Evinrude motor from...
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