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    '68 evin 18hp l/u still leaks

    Hey all, My 1968 evinrude 18hp fastwin has been fantastic. I freshened up the carb, ignition, cooling system, and lower unit one year ago. I am getting water in the lower unit still. I didn't replace the spagetti seal in the l/u cap, and the prop seal was fine, I thought. I am going to open...
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    White sludge from exhaust

    Hey all My 1968 18hp evinrude runs like a champ, especially after all the help I received from this forum. Thanks With that said...I use the motor for trolling the local trout lakes with my two boys. After an hour or two after low rpm trolling, I usually take the motor out of gear and...
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    Prop size and pitch. '57 Johnson 35hp

    How do I find the factory prop size and pitch for my 1957 35hp Johnson Javelin. Model RJE-19? Thanks for the help. JR
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    1957 Johnson Javelin

    Hey folks, Just picked up a '57 Javelin Model# RJE-19 Serial# 1630077. Just wanted to start a dialog with anyone who owns one similar. I have a bunch of questions, so if you have the patience, please met me know. Thanks, JR
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    Single outboard to Twin Screws

    Would like to know your opinion on setting up twin outboards. My 14' boat is rated to 65hp, and currently has a 18hp outboard w/controls. Wanted to go up in HP and thought it would be trick to have a set of twin screws on the back.<br /><br />What hurdles to I have to face?? I know I will new...
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    Single outboard to Twin Screws

    Would like to know your opinion on setting up twin outboards. My 14' boat is rated to 65hp, and currently has a 18hp outboard w/controls. Wanted to go up in HP and thought it would be trick to have a set of twin screws on the back.<br /><br />What hurdles to I have to face?? I know I will new...
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    Want another 18hp evinrude!!!

    Want to set up a pair of 18's on my boat or going to a 40hp of same vintage. Any one selling??? I love the 18, and a pair would be the cat's pajama, but if I have to, a 40 would fit the bill.<br /> <br />Model 18803M 1968 w/lower unit extension. <br /><br />Thanks<br />JR
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    Tach install??

    Hey folks,<br /><br />Want to install a tach in the dash connected to my model 18803M 18hp evinrude 1968. I'm not sure where to begin as far as connections to the motor...<br /><br />Also, thinking of setting up a pair of 18's on the boat or going to a 40hp of same vintage. Any one selling??? I...
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    Slick Willy

    I have a 14' fiberglass vhull that has some minor to moderate scratches below the water line. I want to clean them up to make the bottom as slick as I can for obvious reasons.<br /><br />I'd like something to coat the entire bottom from waterline down to fill the scratches and create a nice...
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    Looking for Mark42

    I'm trying to track down Mark42. Saw a post of his and want to ask him a few.<br /><br />Tanks, <br /><br />Emerald14
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    Do I need head gasket dressing??

    Hey fellas?<br /><br />1968 18hp Evinrude 18803M<br /><br />Had to remove the head to repair stripped sparkplug threads. Got new head gasket, thermostat, thermostat gasket. The new head gasket says not to use sealant. Should I put any kind of dressing on the head gasket or thermostat gasket...
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    Tilt Lock for '68 18hp evin

    Hey folks,<br /><br />1968 18hp Evinrude #18803<br /><br />The mechanism to hold my motor in the raised position I believe is working properly. The release under the motor cover below the carb works properly to lock/unlock the stand. <br /><br />My question is...How does the motor lock in the...
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    68 evin 18hp thermostat

    Hey fellas,<br /><br />1968 Evin 18hp #18803M-E02656<br />I discovered last evening that the No. 1 cylinder sparkplug is stripped on this motor that is new to me. Was using my trusty torque wrench set at the recommended in/lbs. converted to ft/lbs. Torqued the No. 2 cylinder first with no...
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    68evin18hp increase to 20???

    This question was touched on in another post, but I would like to ask outright.<br /><br />It has been mentioned that the 18hp evin (my model #18803M) was the basic format for the 20 and 25hp models offered later. <br /><br />Simply put, would it be reasonable to assume that I could reproduce...
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    Busted shift lever '68 evin 18hp

    Hey folks,<br /><br />Another dilema in my saga to get this boat on the water. <br /><br />The shift lever on my 68 18hp evin was busted when I purchased it. I don't even know the part number and am having trouble locating a source. There isn't an evinrude friendly boat shop within a days...
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