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It seems that my motor will not start unless low speed valve is shut off. After starting, opening low speed valve even a little bit causes engine to stall out. Any ideas? Thanks!
I have been working on completing the drive shaft of this motor. I was wondering what parts will remain on the upper. drive shaft after it is pulled out. There is a spring, a brass retainer. Should lower bearing to driveshaft seal remain engine or is that supposed to come out (or fall out) as...
I am having trouble locating a cover for my 7.5 HP 1955 Evinrude Fleetwin. Anybody know if a different horsepower (10, 15) cover from the same year would fit? Thanks!
John
I have been struggling to find proper exploded drawings on this great motor. There are missing seals/o-rings on the lower unit and I would like to find exactly what's needed and where it goes. Is it possible to use a 1958 repair guide? I know my prop and other parts are the same, does anybody...
I have a great old Evinrude Fleetwin model 7518. My dad had given up fixing it years ago but I have got it running pretty smoothly. Only problem is we CANNOT find the original prop. I know the 50's engines were pretty close, is it possible to buy a '54 or '56 two blade prop to use? Or are there...
