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    New question on 1965 Ducktwin 3hp

    I have rebuilt damn near everything except foot and powerhead, still having an issue with running consistently. Last week I pulled the intake and reed plate and checked everything there. I found the vent hole on the reed plate was completely stopped up and cleaned that up, i flipped the reeds...
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    Garbage find...

    I just picked this up from a guy that was hauling it to the dump. Says it ran several years ago but that his lake dried up and he sold the boat and just wanted to ge rid of this. I offered to pay him but he said just hauling off was good enough for him. Also got tank and hose... It is a 1977...
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    Useless gauge???

    I think I understand this but I'm gonna ask to make sure. I have been researching battery gauges all day on here since mine isn't working. I was initially just looking for trouble shooting but found more valuable info. I have a small boat with one battery for trolling motor and depth finder...
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    65 Ducktwin and my Basshunter boat.

    I finally got it running enough I was able to take it to the lake. It tops out at about 4.5 to 4.7 mph on my gps but pushes my boat around perfectly. I now have the ultimate fishing boat for small water. Thanks to all the guys on here that offered suggestions and advise. I couldn't have done it...
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    1965 evinrude 3hp help

    I rebuilt carb, new coils, points, condensors, plug wires, spark plugs, impellor, and head gasket. Motor fires up on second or third pull everytime. Problem is that it won't maintain a steady speed. It will go from low rpm to high rpm, doesn't matter the throttle position, it constantly...
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    1965 Ducktwin Cylinder Head

    Can someone tell me if a cylinder head from a 1957 Model 3022 will work with my 1965 Model 3512?
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    1965 Evinrude Ducktwin

    I have a 1965 Ducktwin 3hp, I rebuilt the carb, new plugs, new headgasket and new impellor. It starts first or second pull everytime but when its running it has a light surge. It acts like it starts losing power but then picks back up. I have gone thru carb several times and finally took it to...
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    1965 Ducktwin question

    Where is this oil coming from? Is it from the lower unit and do I just need to replace the o rings in the entire "leg" to fix?
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    1965 Ducktwin won't fire

    I just got this motor from my Dad and not sure how long its been sitting. I bought new coils, points, impeller, and carb kit, I put ignition together and initially had good fire. After changing plugs and checking the other wire, I lost fire on both cylinders, ANy suggestions? I'm new to the 2...
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