Recent content by tmorgan

Hi I have just completed a complete restoration of a 18hp fastwin and seem to have created a problem that wasn't there before I did this. I have removed the powerhead , replaced the water pump re-assembled all components and it seems that the shifting has an issue. I can engage foward gear...

Hi all Does anyone know where to buy a replacement gasket that goes around the the baffle plate at the exhaust housing ? When I pulled the power head, there was a foam rubber gasket which was destroyed. It appears to be a sound deadening gasket . Thanks tm

Hi all I am doing a complete overhaul of my evinrude 18hp and have a carb. question that I cannot seem to find an answer to. When I bought this motor it had a sponge like material behind the silencer plate that was cut to match the footprint of the silencer and sandwiched between the plate and...

I have a 1965 18 hp evinrude fastwin that has a hairline crack at the top of the exhaust housing where the power head bolts are located. This crack is under the bracket that is part of the casting . This is the rear of the housing below the cowling latch position. I have not seen any leakage and...

The roller is groove and I wonder if this is common with evinrudes? Also would like to know how it could effect engine performance . Seems it could be inverted to change groove locations.? Thanks for input

I have a 1965 18 hp Fastwin that doesn't have a card silencer pad, and it doesn't appear to be available. Is this part really necessary or not? Thanks for info

I have 1965 18 hp Fastwin that has a grooved cam follower roller. How serious is this and can it be inverted ? Thanks for any info