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    Pro/con aluminum vs. bronze or brass props...

    Going on an 18hp Evinrude. Are there any advantages of going with the heavier brass or bronze props over the aluminum. I do know that the bronze or brass props would withstand salt water better, but over and above that, if a man could buy either at the same price, which would be better? I'm...
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    up/dn driveshaft play: 18hp OMC lower unit

    Hi folks,<br />1961 evinrude 18 hp. Is there a "standard" amount of up/down play when the lower unit is all together? I know that there is a shim on the back<br />of the pinion gear, but they only make one size shim, and the manual only calls for one of these standard size shims.<br />I have 2...
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