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    68 65hp Won't Run...

    Here is the problem, when cranking she will pop every 1/2-3/4 turn of the flywheel, which disengages the starter, but it won't take off and run. So its crank pop, crank pop, crank pop.. I have been doing this over and over and over, with ample time for the starter to cool of course. I replaced...
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    1968 65hp SportFour Carb Question!

    I had a chance to browse through a service manual for this motor while at a marine store today, unfortunately i couldn't talk them into borrowing it out for a weekend.. lol Anyway, i didn't understand the carb adjustments reading the manual. This motor has a dual downdraft carb as i'm sure...
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    Good Bilge Pump??

    http://www.iboats.com/SeaSense_Auto_Bilge_Pump_800_GPH/dm/*******.916050161--category_id.238566--list_time.1215576024--**********.517025168--view_id.392307 Anyone tried this model? Good price for an auto pump with builtin float switch. I was thinking of swapping out my manual one and keeping...
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    A Grease Zerk? Cool!

    Hey guy just thought i would post about this, i'll add a picture later... I was pulling the wheels off my boat trailer today to put new tires on, too bad UPS only dropped off one tire when i ordered two but its not there fault and the dealer is shipping another but it will take another five...
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    65hp Sport Four Water Pump??

    Anyone know where i can get the water pump kit for a 1968 Evinrude 65hp Sport Four? It looks like the part number is 379776, i searched iboats and nothing. I checked ebasicpower.com and nothing. I can't seem to find it anywhere! Napa can't cross it, i called one marine store, the only one we...
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    Battery Ground Question...

    In the process of re-wiring my boat, lots of wire splices, someone used red wire for grounds, just an absolute mess that drives me nuts, i'm a bit particular when it comes to electrical stuff. The question is, i have seen some boats with outboards, aluminum boats, where the battery ground is...
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    Spark Plug Question

    Working on getting my 1968 Evinrude 65hp V4 Sport Four running, was thinking about tossing in some new plugs since it sat for a while before i got it. The plugs in it now are: NGK BUHW The parts stores seem to think it should have: NGK BZ7HS-10 Can anyone tell me where i can find info as to...
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    Used Boat Seats? Where to find??

    Other than ePay, anyone know of a good board or website for buying and selling used boat parts?? I need a couple green seats for my recent boat project. The lounge seats in it are shot, kaput, dry rotted and falling apart. I got a couple seat pedestals and swivels from Wal-Mart of all places...
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    Trailer/Boat Registration Questions

    Can anyone help me out on some questions here? I got a boat and trailer from a relative and they don't have any paperwork for either. Does the boat and trailer both need a title? I don't know anything about boat registration. I know for my utility trailer i had to apply for a title and they...
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    Minn Kota DeckHand Electric Winch Anchor, Parts Source??

    Anyone know where i can find replacement parts for this Minn Kota anchor? I think its the DH20 or DH35, doesn't say on it anywhere but by comparing it to pictures of others online that's what it has to be. The nylon gear on the motor, it has a triangle shape recess that the spool sits in, is...
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    Tire Sources...

    Looking to see if anyone on here knows a cheaper source for tires online or otherwise. Here is SW MN the prices are wildly varying from place to place and none of them are great. Wal-Mart 5.30-12 LRC - $60 Runnings 5.30-12 LRC - $55 Marine Store 5.30-12 LRC - $64 Tractor Supply Co 5.30-12...
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    Tire Size, Please Help Me!

    I just acquired a boat today, i believe its a 1968 Starcraft, it has a 1968 Evinrude 65hp Sportfour on it... Anyway.. The trailer is a Dilly Trailers Model S-16. The tire size is P145/80R12 and they are a load range C, 816lbs. Can anyone tell me an equivalent size that will fit my wheels? I...
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    Fuel Mix? 65hp

    Just got this boat and motor, finally found the data plate on the motor mount. Evinrude 65hp Sportfour Model 65853B Serial E06792 The best i can tell from a few websites is its a 1968 model? Anyone know what fuel/oil mix this should use? Thanks!
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