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    1957 big twin missfiring, stumped!

    I have a 35hp '57 big twin which seemed to be running well except for the occasional missfire. I rebuilt the carbs and set the points visually inspected the coil and observed good spark on both plugs. Test ran the engine in a tank, started right up seemed to run well. Mounted it to the boat...
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    Double hose tank fuel connector leaks

    The fuel connector to my double hose tank (for my 57 big twin) is beginning to leak. I noticed the o ring on the tank side connector is pretty dried up and cracked, hence the leaking. I cant find a replacement o ring anywhere, does anyone know the dimensions of the o ring so I could source a...
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    Compression release valves on 50's big twin

    I recently bought a 35 big twin 1957. After sorting out the carb and ignition systems I noticed it was still harder to start than it should. Following another member I disconnected the linkage for the compression release valves and voila, it starts MUCH better, 2 pulls max. Sure its a bit...
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    New to outboards, '57 big twin smokes alot

    I am new to boating, recently puchased a 35hp 1957 big twin until I can save some money to buy a newer powerplant. anyhow, I bought it on ebay and was told that it hadnt been run in over a year, when it recieved new coils, points, condensers, plugs ect. So I brought it home and attempted to...
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