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    1964 Evinrude Starflite 75hp

    Hey Guys I really need your help with this one. I have a 1964 Evinrude Starflite 75hp with Electric Shift. I recently Replaced the Entire lower unit. I put all the wiring back together from motor to Switchbox to the dash ignition. I am getting nothing!! When I turn the key nothing happens. I...
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    1983 OMC stringer 800 question!!

    I am looking some advice on the right pinion gear for my 1983 5.7 OMC Stringer engine. my lower pinion gear snapped in half and didnt damage the foward or reverse gear but left me stranded on the lake the other day. I am having a hard time finding a replacement at my local marinas. They are...
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    1964 Evinrude Selectic Shift 75hp V4 Shaft question

    I am looking for advice. I bought a 1964 75hp Evinrude with the 5inch extension in and its to long for my transom. It sits to far in the far and makes driving the boat not enjoyable. I know it has the 5 inch extension in it. I having a hard time finding the short shaft to swap it out. so I can...
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    Installing New Tach on Older Motor

    I am in need of some advice and guidance. I have a 1964 Evinrude 75hp Speedflite. I am wanting to install a Teleflex Tachometer and I am not sure if they are compatible. IF they are how do I go about installing it.
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    Boat Horn Doesnt Work!!!

    I need some help with trying to get these horns working. I bought a Dual trumpet electric horn set on ebay and they dont work. I hooked them up and nothing happens. So i took them completely apart and cleaned everything. Before i Put the trumpet tube back on I left the diaphragm alittle loose...
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    Solar Panel Charger

    I have a big question. I am wanting to see if a 15 watts Solar panel would be enough to keep my battery in my charged throughout the day. I have a old motor that does not have a way to charge the battery. I have the following electronics 1. lights bow stern 2. ignition. starter 3. radio...
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    Charging battery question

    OK. I have a 1961 Evinrude motor that does not have a way of charging back to the battery. no generator or alternator. my question is this. I have been told i could get a solar panel charger and have it hooked up so it will recharge the battery. Is this a good idea or other ideas? What I am...
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    1961 evinrude lark 3 prop question

    I need to get some information on what prop would be good for my motor. I have spun 2 props that were original from my 1961 40HP lark 3 evinrude. I need to replace one but do not know what to buy please let me know!!!
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    1961 Evinrude Lark 3 40hp. Problems

    After all this hard work and Sweat and Tears the boat is finally done. You ahve seen the pictures of the finished work.. Just my luck the motor is messed up again!!! Why is it that when you get soo close to being done the Boat Gods do this to you!!! Well before I took the boat apart the motor...
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    Can not figure the Age of the boat Restoration Project!!

    Hey gang, I got my hand on a vintage aluminum boat that I am having a hard time finding information on. I was told it was probably a 59 or 60 duracraft boat. It does have the name plate on it but no date. It handles a 50 horsepower motor and can handle 5 people. At least the plate states...
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    1961 evinrude Carburetor problems

    I recently got my hands on a 1959 Duracraft Boat in great condition with a 1961 evinrude 40 HP Lark 4 engine. Everything has been rebuilt but am having trouble with the carburetor. I can get the engine to fire up but will spit gas through the carb. I Even with the choke off and the engine on...
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