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    starting evinrude 1961

    Hello, The Evinrude 18 hp rebuilt project continues the tale of woes. I have rebuilt the motor; new coils, plugs, points, condensers, all carb components, termostat, impeller. The motor started before I opened it. Does not start now. It starts for a second when I crank it and then dies. I have...
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    shift/speed cables

    Re: shift/speed cables Here are some of the pictures. I am unable to upload others. I would VERY MUCH! appreciate a consistent instruction to image uyploading to this site. Hana
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    shift/speed cables

    Hello, I have a 57' aluminum boat with the shift/speed box and cables and 1961 18hp evinrude. Here are the pics: http://www5.snapfish.com/snapfish/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=6512434027/a=8958421027_8958421027/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/ I am completely baffled about how the...
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    steering reinstall

    Re: steering reinstall Thanks! My problem is, I am not sure how this is attached to the motor. I have two springs with pulleys attached to them, so it looks like the cable were fastened solid to the motor (how??), but I am not sure. Here are the pictures of the motor and all hardware (+ 2...
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    steering reinstall

    Hello, All! I have to put steering system back into an 1957 aluminum boat. Here is what I have: Steering wheel with cable two roller wheels in front, at the level of the steering wheel, still attached to the boat two roller wheels attached to springs (about 4" long) springs attached to the hooks...
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    featercraft cover

    Hi, Does anyone know what cover will fit Feathercraft Rocket 1957? (It is 12' to 12.5' long). Has snaps on sides. Thnks! Hana
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    feathercraft 57

    Hello, all; I am restoring an 57" aluminum boat. Need help with transom mounting. This came with inside and outside 3/4" boards on each side of aluminum transom. Removed all rotten wood. Have new wood finished and cut to size. The metal has TONS OF HOLES. They will be covered inside with the...
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    Evinrude 15034-07302 needs work

    Re: Evinrude 15034-07302 needs work Thank you! 1.What are the points and the gap??? (This is my second look inside ANY small motor. The first one was an old logsplitter motor that I have burned...) The lt green coils is new. Should I replace the other one? 2.Yes, I am talking about this link...
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    how to remove lower unit on 1961 Evinrude

    Re: how to remove lower unit on 1961 Evinrude Thanks!! I drained the oil. 1. Should the unit be laying flat when I pour in the new oil? (I do not see other way to do it..) 2. There are NO WASHERS on those bolts!! I did find the residue of some black goooey stuff (first 2 pics) in the...
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    lower unit oil change on Evinrude 1961

    Hello, I have it opened up and would like to change the oil. What grade oil and how much of it? I read the secretr file that recommends the fill pump. Is there a way to do it without the pump? Also, are the replacement hex head screws only available in the boating store? Can I try regular...
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    how to remove lower unit on 1961 Evinrude

    Hello, All! I am trying to tune up the evinrude 15034. I am using on line tutorial with pictures. My lowe unit won't come off. I removed the 5 bolts and it is hanging on internal rod. Not sure what to remove next. PLEASE HELP! Pics enclosed: THANK YOU! Hana
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    restoring a 57' aluminum boat

    Hello! I hve just bought a 57' aluminum boat (feathercraft). The boat is in an exellent condition for it age. It does need a number of things, though: 1. Needs two wooden plates for the back (I do not know their correct names in boating lingo! Please teach me!). One piece of wood goes inside...
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    Evinrude 15034-07302 needs work

    Hello, I have recently purchased the 57' aluminum boat with a 18HP Evinrude. The model/serial #'s on it are: 15034-07302. I ahve no clue what year it is or anything else about it. 1. I do not know what mix does it run on. Is it the same as the other small engine? There is no manual. Does it...
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