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    Vortex hubs?

    Does anyone have the Vortex hubs from Tie down engineering? How do you like them? Does anyone know of another brand that uses a threaded cap?
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    bearing buddy spindal seal kit?

    Has any body heard of or used this spindal seal kit.? Seams like it says it provides a smooth sealing surface for the rear grease seal. I am contemplating buying a new axle (small 1200 lb axle for 1-1/16 bearings) just because the seal race area on one side is rough. I am always getting water...
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    Advice to begin fishing

    Hey gang, I want to start fishing now that my boat is working pretty good(Thanks to these forums!). What kind of pole/reel would you suggest? I will be fishing mainly smaller freshwater lakes in northern IL, also Springfield, IL... I havn't been fishing since I was a little kid, and even...
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    detent balls on 1958 prop shaft?

    I need to know if the 1958 sportwin 10 hp (10016) is supposed to have the detent balls on the prop shaft... I acquired a used lower and had to openit up to install a missing drive shaft key. Now its back together and I read about detent balls. I did not see any in there, and the parts drawing...
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    scotch grip 847 cure time??

    Hey gang! I am all ready to put my lower unit back together today. Wondering what the cure time is for the scotch grip 847? I'd like to pressure test and test run the motor tonight if possible.. If not, I'd still like to take her to the lake tomorrow morning for a 'sea trial'. I'll only be out...
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    drive shaft/pinion gear key size?

    I need to find a key for my drive shaft. The used lower unit did not come with one. It is a 1958 evinrude 10hp, mod# 10016. Marine engine.com shows the part # to be 305720. The pic shows a flat bottom Woodruff key. Sometimes the pics are not accurate. Does any one know what size or trade...
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    No spin from the prop shaft! Bad gear box or missing something here?? 1958 10 hp

    OK, so I got this used lower unit on ebay to make my little old 10 horse a long shaft in order to go fishing on the pond nearest to my house (10hp max). I got the unit the other day, finished assembling it today and fired it up but I get nothing from the prop. Everything went together ok...
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    1958 Evinrude 10hp Sportwin water tube length?

    Hey Gang, Hoping someone knows old evinrudes pretty well. I just bought a used long shaft lower unit for my '58 Sportwin 10 hp, and the seller included a water tube. I got it together but it seems like the tube is a little short. It does fit into both top and bottom grommets, but I am afraid...
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    Where to find a Starter Cable/Switch?

    I just picked up a '76 Evinrude 25hp. It has electric start with a 2 prong plug in. Where can I find a cable with switch to run the starter?
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    1976 Evinrude 25hp... What first?

    So I finally found myself a 25 hp long shaft. The guy started it for me, but only for a few seconds because we had no water hooked up. Is there anything I should know about this motor? Any common problems to check on? Where can I get a water impeller for this one? Thanks guys-
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    '64 Johnson Super Horse 33hp... Opinions Please!

    I want to go and see the above mentioned motor. Its about 2 hrs. away in WI but he is only asking $200. I have seen pics, and it is not a show queen, but it doesn't look too badly abused over the years. He says it runs good. Says the prop has no power, like the pin is sheared. Said they...
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    Where is the water inlet on 2.2 hp Japan Merc.

    Hi, I got this little motor to fire up, but only breifly. I see a tell tail hose (no water came out in this breif run), but where is the water pump inlet? Can anyone give me a rundown of the cooling system on this tiny outboard? I definatly want to replace the impeller and t-stat, if it has...
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    Oil ratio for small black 2.2hp Merc?

    Hey Gang- I just aquired a samll black merc 2.2 hp. All self contained w/ the gas tank and all. I just want to know what mix I should run. I havn't looked at it much (or I'd have a little more info), but I want to try and start it today. I don't have a computer where I will work on it. I...
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