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    1980 70HP Evinrude Carb Rebuild - Part 1

    Based on feedback from an earlier thread it looks like I have to rebuild the carbs this year. From initial tests it looks like this might be a really good engine for my needs so doing this now is probably warranted. I don't have a service manual yet but one is in the mail. Should be here in a...
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    1980 70HP Evinrude

    Recently mounted a 1980 70HP Evinrude on my boat. The motor had not been run for 3 years and probably not much before I got it. Found a 60yo OMC mechanic that still worked occasionally for his kids and had him get it started. 130 psi +/- 5 in all 3 cylinders. The guy changed impeller,new...
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    Wiring harness question

    Purchased a 1980 motor, Model # E70EL CS A, SN # J0001594, with a set of controls. The previous boat must have been really long because the control cable and wiring harness are at least 6' longer than i need for my trihull. I can wrap the control cables in a loop and hide them under the motor...
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    Soft tackle bags

    I need to find a soft tackle bag that will last more than a month. I like 3600 series for the lighter weight. This spring I bought one from Bass Pro and within a month the top zipper ripped out of the fabric. I returned it and bought a Browning with an external tool holder. Within a month...
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    1981 Sea Raider conversion - long

    Posted on iboats before but this is a much bigger project. BACKGROUND ? bought the boat last year because I wanted the stability of a trihull. I had always planned on replacing the back-to-back seats with 2 single chairs because the first and last use is fishing. It took this long to get...
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    Drilling hole in fiberglass

    I want to install a couple flush mount rod holders on top of my gunnel. The gunnel is fiberglass over 1/2" plywood with foam flotation on the underside. I need to drill a 1.25" hole for the holder. Also have to drill a 1" hole for my electric trolling motor receptacle. Question - do I use a...
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    fish finder on trihull

    My sea raider trihull has a hummingbird fish finder mounted on the dash. It has swivel features but because of the windshield it really can't move. So I have to physically move to see it. I think the answer is an articulating arm so I can orient the thing based on where I am sitting. I...
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    1981 Sea Raider SR155

    I have a new boat ? 1981 Sea Raider, SR155 with a 65 HP Chrysler and 1954 Johnson 3HP (I already had the 3). I bought the boat this spring and have spent the better part of the summer mastering the launch/load issues. I don?t want my 15 minutes of fame to be ramp problems on Youtube. Anyway I...
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    '60 lightwin

    I have an old lightwin, 3034, I am debating over. It was used in salt water and when I tried to take off the impeller housing the trouble began. I had to use an impact wrench to get into the lower housing lube ports but the impeller housing came off in pieces. In the course of getting it off...
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    65 hp chrysler

    OK so I have read enough on this board to know that I am the proud owner of the worst motor Chrysler produced - but mine looks like nothing i can find in the service manual. someone has changed the head, coils, added some kind of sensor, etc. The model is 659H8B and the SN is 2899 clearly...
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    Awakening '54 Fastwin - carburator

    First I want to thank many on the board for help with the ignition and pressure tank. Both plugs sparked today and after 10 days of soaking the check valve in the tank pickup tube broke loose. Now I have a question regarding the carburetor. My Sierra kit includes several fiber washers...
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    Awakening '54 Fastwin - ignition

    I have completed installing new coils, points, condensers & plug wires and am now ready to reinstall the base plate but I have 4 questions. 1. There is a fair amount of old grease. Do I leave it or try to get it all off. 2. Exactly where do I apply new grease 3. Any hints on how to get...
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    Old gas sediment in old tank

    I just removed the top unit from an old OMC pressure tank with 40 year old gas in it. My local mechanic took the gas off my hands but the tank has a skim of brown crud on the bottom. This crud has also plugged up the screen on the pickup tube and is up the walls of the tank about an inch. The...
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    Control parts for 1954 Big Twin

    Setting up the remote controls i need a couple parts. 1. nylon slid for the controls. the pic below shows the missing slide. The control is grundgy but can be cleaned up. I need a slide for the throttle. 2. I need a cable end for the throttle. The pic shows the existing slide...
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    steering bracket for big twin

    Now that i have the '54 Evinrude I need to connect it to my recently installed rotary steering system. I have seen a couple brackets that mount to the transom but I don't know exactly how to connect the rod to the motor. I assume there is some kind of bracket that receives the steering arm but...
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