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    Motor replacement suggestion for '72 Starcraft

    I have a 21 foot 1972 Starcraft with a 1973 Evinrude 115 on it right now. I'm looking to get a little newer motor for it. Because of budget constraints, I'm thinking a motor made in the early 1990's in the 115 HP range. 115 seems to work well with it but I could go a little higher HP or lower if...
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    72 Starcraft - Need some type of rubber grommets?

    I'm replacing cables and wires and have to run them through a few holes in the aluminum of the boat. I would like to protect the wires by putting in some type of rubber grommet or something so they don't rub on the aluminum. The holes are all different sizes from maybe an inch to three inches in...
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    1973 Evinrude 115 - How to remove steering cable

    I am replacing the steering cable on my boat. On both ends of the current cable is a large nut that is held in place by a flange. I can see on the new cables for sale, they don't include these nuts for the connections. I would like to remove one of these nuts so that I can pull the old cable out...
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    1973 Evinrude 115 - How to remove shift cable from control box

    The shift cable broke and I'm looking to replace it. I've opened the control box but I can't figure out how to disconnect the cable from the shift mechanism. Where the cable connects to the control arm I can't tell how to get that pin out. Inside of that pin there was a tiny allen screw that...
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    1973 Evinrude 115 - Need to replace lower unit

    I have a 1973 115 and two years ago, I found some water in the lower unit oil so I bought a seal kit and installed new seals. When I replaced the seals, I noticed that the drive shaft was really pitted with corrosion. I knew that it was only going to be a temporary fix and it has been. I've got...
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    73 Evinrude 115 - Running good but there is always a gas / oil slick and plugs soaked

    I have a 73 Evinrude 115 and I've noticed that when I'm sitting still idling and also after I shut the motor off, there is gas and or oil in the water around the motor. I can't see anything obvious that is leaking and actually the motor seems to be running really well. It can take a little...
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    73 Evinrude 115 - Help on deciphering voltage drop test results

    I have a problem when trying to start the engine cold and I need to crank it a little more. With a new and fully charged battery, the battery seems to get drawn down quickly so that after just a few starting attempts, it won't have the strength to turn the motor over. So following the voltage...
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    Found 2004 Honda 90 for sale - Is it worth it?

    I found a 2004 Honda 90 for sale that has been sitting for the last 6+ years. The lady wants to get rid of it so I can get it at a good price but what should I do to make sure I'm not buying an anchor? i.e. I'll bring a battery and see if I can get it to crank to do a compression test but should...
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    Correct Trailer Setup - Is there a "Master File" available??

    I recently bought a used trailer that needs to be modified to fit my boat. I'm looking for a "master file" of how to set up the trailer correctly. i.e. bunk / roller placement, weight distribution, how to calculate correct tongue weight, etc. Does such a file exist somewhere on this forum? I'm...
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    Did I buy the wrong trailer??

    I have a 1973 Starcraft 21'. I have a steel dual axle trailer this is rusting out that I need to replace. We use it in both salt and fresh water. I found a used aluminum Magic Tilt trailer that had a 21' boat on it so I bought it. Problem is that after I got it home, it occurred to me that the...
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    Replacing Cypress bunks - Big pieces of wood!

    I recently bought a '91 Magic Tilt aluminum trailer. One of the bunks looks like it's been eaten by termites so I would like to replace both of the bunks. The current bunks are 3" x 12" x 10' Cypress. So these are big pieces of wood. I've been calling around and getting Cypress in this size is...
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    1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - Rebuilt carb - Still runs terrible!

    I've got a '66 Fisherman 6hp. It was given to me so I first checked the compression and measured about 85 lbs in both cylinders. I got it running but couldn't keep it going. I rebuilt the carb with a new kit. Cleaned it to the best of my ability, put in new needle, seat, float, gaskets, welsh...
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    1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - How much packing in low speed needle valve?

    I'm rebuilding the carb on a 1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp. When I took the carb apart, the packing in the low speed needle valve was disintegrated. According to one manual I'm looking at, it says I need three new packing washers and a nylon washer. Is that right? It definitely didn't have the...
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    1966 Evinrude Fisherman 6 hp - Is it worth fixing?

    I was given a 1966 Fisherman 6 hp. First thing, I checked the compression and both cylinders look about even somewhere about 85 lbs. Not sure what they should be but I do know they should be close to each other. Next I stuck it in a barrel. Got it to start after quite a bit of effort but had a...
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    '73 115 Evinrude - Bad ignition switch - Again??

    I recently replaced the ignition switch. I pulled a few boneheads when I was rewiring it and have had to go back into the control box at least 6 different times now. Here's my problem now, I've got the wiring hooked up what I think is correctly but sometimes when I turn the key to the "on"...
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    '73 115 Evinrude - How to Open Control box to replace key switch?

    I've had some starting problems in the past and after doing some testing, I've come to the determination that I need to replace my key switch. So to replace the switch, I need to take the throttle body / gear shift housing (what is this really called?) to get to the switch. I've taken out every...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - Won't tilt up

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115. It has been sitting for about 2 months with the engine all of the way down. It does not have an electric trim so every time I have to raise and lower it manually. Problem is that I can't raise it for some reason. There's a lever on the port side that when it's in the...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - No spark

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115 that I've had now for about about 9 months. The previous owner told me he had an intermittent no spark problem. I've run it a lot since then and I haven't had any problems. Today, I tried to start it and it definitely doesn't have a spark. Can someone outline the steps...
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    Wiring for 2 batteries and trickle charger

    I have a '73 Evinrude 115. I have a battery that's labeled starting, trolling, deep cycle so I guess it's an all purpose battery. I bought a second one just like it as a backup. I would like to add a fish finder and a radio to the second battery eventually but first thing is first. I have a...
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    '73 Evinrude 115 - Weird starting problem

    Two different times, I've had a hard time getting the motor to start. It just cranks and cranks and won't fire. I thought I would check the spark so I pulled the top left plug (looking at the engine from behind) and cranked the engine and it immediately started without the plug! The plug was wet...
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