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    Champion J6J equivalent; 1956 Fastwin 15HP

    Went to 3 places today looking for J6J plugs for my motor. Struck out at all 3 places. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good equivalent plug? Thanks, Rick
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    1956 Evinrude Fastwin

    Went out yesterday for the first time this year. Ran great for an hour or so then lost power. Checked compression and spark today, both good. Carb has an old cork float, but looks otherwise clean, Suggestions?
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    1956 Fastwin and Newer Compatibility

    Would a 1957, 58, or 59 power head from an 18HP Fastwin fit on the leg from a 1956 Fastwin? And by the same token would a 20 or 25 up to around 1972, would it fit on the 1956 leg? I realize the exhaust tube and gasket is different, but would they bolt on? Looking to get up to the 22 CID from the...
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    Fastwin Propeller Slip

    I have an Evinrude Fastwin that is running well below the recommended WOT RPM's. It has a 11" pitch prop and I am looking at/for a prop with a 9" pitch. Am I correct in thinking that the lower pitch prop will have less slip and therefore be more efficient. I am doing speed calculations and am...
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    1956 Evinrude Fastwin 15HP Prop Advise

    I have a 1956 Evinrude Fastwin on my 14 foot boat. It starts and runs well, but the boat is heavy. Ran at WOT yesterday around 3500 RPM. Specs say operating range is 4000-5000 RPM. It has a 9 x 11 prop currently. I see there are props of 9 x 10 and 9 x 9 available. Any suggestions as far as what...
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    What Model Tinytach?

    What model number Tinytach should I buy to check the RPM's on a 1956 Evinrude 15HP Fastwin 15016? Thanks, Rick
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    Outboard HP Ratings

    I have heard that at some point in the past(I don't remember when) that manufacturers started rating their motors differently (at the prop versus at the powerhead?). If this is true, what would be the difference between a 18HP from 1957-1958 and an 18HP from the late 60's. Or for that matter the...
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    Opinions On Medium Sized Outboards

    If you had your choice, based on reliability, ease to work on, power, weight, and availability of parts, what outboard, 15-25 Hp would you choose. Dates ranging from 1955 to 1976. The reason I am asking is I have a '56 15HP Evinrude that runs great, but is a bit underpowered for my boat. I am...
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    1956 15HP Evinrude performance

    I need some opinions on what shape its in /what performance I should expect from my 15HP Evinrude. It has 102# compression on one cylinder 100# on the other, new ignition top to bottom, good blue spark on both, correct plugs,rebuilt carb, water pump etc. It is on a 14' plywood composite boat...
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    1956 Evinrude 15 HP Filter Bowl Gasket

    Does anyone know where I can find a replacement filter bowl gasket for my Evinrude 15HP 15016? It is P/N 303122 or 0303122. It dried up and cracked. Thanks, Rick
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    1956 Evinrude 15 HP LU Oil Recommendations

    I have a 1956 15 HP (15016) Evinrude and am looking for recommendations on LU oil, both conventional and synthetic. Does anyone have specs on what it should be, and/or recommendations? Thanks, Rick
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    1956 Evinrude 15 HP Point Cam Lube Wick

    I am doing a tune up on my 1956 15 HP Evinrude 15016. I noticed that the wick that is supposed to rub on the cam and lubricate the points is missing. The retainer is there but it looks like the wick has disintegrated over the last 50+ years to where it is not really there. Does anyone know if...
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    Paint

    Does anyone have a source for reasonably priced spray cans of paint for a 1956 Fastwin? I found one site that wants $20/can and I need 3 colors. Thanks, Rick
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    Can you put a kill switch on a 1956 Evinrude

    Is it possible to put a lanyard style kill switch on a 15hp 1956 Evinrude? If so, how? Thanks, Rick
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    1956 15HP and 1959 18HP interchangability

    Does anyone know what the interchangeability is between the 1956 15 HP evinrude and a 1959 18 Hp Evinrude. I have the '56 and may be able to get an 18 built in '59 for free, as it has a bad crank. Thanks, Rick
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