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    evinrude lightwin lower unit exhaust tip

    I just picked up two early (51-52) Evinrude lightwins in decent shape. One started immediately and runs great. The other is all there but has no spark ($80 for the pair). I noticed that on the one that runs the 'tip' on the lower unit (exhaust) is missing. The tip on the other is attached by...
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    Evinrude Zephyr 4 cylinder

    I have a chance to pick up an Evinrude Zephyr (40's vintage); 4 cylinder motor. It's seized from sitting and the owner told me it was; when running; the smoothest running motor he had ever seen. I have a chance to pick it up for $20. I've read that these were dogs and to stay away from them...
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    Elgin 5 lower unit lubrication

    I have a 1951-52 Elgin two cylinder 5 horse I picked up for $10.00. It has neutral and forward. Finally got around to getting her running after two years and it's a really nice running motor. Question is does it use gear grease (Lubriplate) or gear oil? thanks
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    Firestone or Scott Atwater 1948 or so 3 horse

    Today I picked up a single cylinder Firestone or Scott Atwater for $25. It has good compression and spark and I'm going to fire it up tomorrow after I re connect the fuel line and rig it up (tank missing). I can't find any make/model#/serial#/ stampings ID plate or otherwise to indicate if...
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    Royal Atlas ID

    Just picked up a late 40's Royal Atlas 5 horse (2 cylinder). She started on the first pull with a a short of ether (I know it's frowned upon). The motor is model # 9466 (the 66 could be GG) 90144 (the 4 could be an A). Serial # 297321. I believe it's a 48. I went to a number of sites but...
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    55 Scott Atwater 5.0 parts swap question

    I have a 1955 Scott Atwater 5.0 with a broken casting on the mid-section right next to where the twist grip throttle mounts. Must be a common problem cause I have another Scott with the same problem. I also have a chance to pick up on a complete mid-section with throttle handle and all. It's...
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    Firestone & Scotty with Tillotson Carbs and Similar Problems

    I'm trying to resurrect two motors with similar fuel problems. I think they are conspiring against me. One is 1950 Fiirestone 5.0 (two cylinder) and the other is a 1961 Scotty 3.6 (one cylinder). Both have fuel tanks on top. Both tanks have been cleaned, in-line fuel filters added and the...
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    Head gasket for Firestone 5 - sealant or no sealant?

    Getting ready to replace the head gasket on my 1950 5 horse Firestone with a new one. Should I use any sealant with the gasket. Most of the time (right or wrong) I put a thin coating of Permatex Hi-Tack just to make sure of a good seal; especially when (I know, it's frowned upon) re-use the...
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    1961 Mc Scotty 3.6 fuel problem

    I have a McCullough Scotty 3.6 with the tank on top. I added an in-line filter and the fuel flows to the carb with no problem with the hose disconnected. For some reason the fuel in the carb is quickly used up and it does not refill. There is a small pin that's attached to the float in the...
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    72 Johnson 25 throttle shaft/gear

    I'm trying to put together a 72 Johnson 25. The throttle shaft/gear;NOT the one in the handle - is worn out. It's the one on the side of the motor that connects with the gear where you'd connect cables. I've looked at a number of parts sites with motor diagrams but none show the shaft/gear...
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    1957 Elgine 12 horse cam

    The keyway on the cam on my 12 horse Elgin somehow started to deteriorate and left a sharp edge that 'ate' one of the points. It's stamped WICO 11411C. I'm trying to find a replacement and I've seen number of cams from related motors. I'm wondering if anybody knows which one's (make...
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    71 Johnson 25 fuel hose??question

    Just picked up a 1971 Johnson 25. Managed to get her to fire up today after cleaning the points. She pumps and runs well but stalls out after about 30 seconds. There is a black hard small diameter hose that extends from (I believe) the bottom of the carburetor and has a metal nipple fitting...
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    73 Johnson 25 Horse - ignition question

    Just picked up a 1973 Johnson 25 horse. It's probably the newest motor I've worked on. I'm not getting any spark and I found two black wires that connect; each one to a set of points. I don't have these on my older OMC motors. They go through the mag plate and extend about 8 inches with round...
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    Chrysler 6 horse (1980) - Tillotson Carb. question

    Does anyone know what position the bowl on this carburetor is supposed to be in? The bowl has a deep and shallow end and I'm not sure where to position it. thanks
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    Wico coil question - Elgin

    Started on another winter project; a 1957 12 Elgin that I've had for years. One of the coils died and I've come across a Wico coil that's different from others I've seen. This one only has one 'lead' coming out of it. It's an X1?406 (? can't make out the number). Others I've dealt with have...
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    1994Evinrude 15 hp. - long to short shaft

    Picked up a 1994 Evinrude 15 horse long shaft outboard. Everything I've had has always been from the 50's and 60's. The changeover for that era was just remove the 'mid' section housing and change the shaft. Is there anything different or unique or something to be aware of when changing from...
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    Elgin 2 horse air cooled - lower unit weep hole

    Just finished getting my 1962 2 horse Elgin air cooled up and running. I notice it has a 'weep' hole in the side of the lower unit at the gear housing area. It's a small un-threaded hole the purpose of which I have no clue. I do know that it's 'weeping' lower unit gear oil. I did have the...
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    1962 Elgin 2 horse air cooled - Flywheel removal

    Picked up a 2 horse Elgin. Got the cylinder unstuck but have no spark. I went to 'pop' the flywheel but there is nowhere around the edge to grab it. I have a three finger puller which I usually stagger around the bottom of flywheels and it's always worked. There's no gap between the bottom...
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    scott atwater carburetor drain leak

    My 7.5 Scott Atwater Golden Pennant outboard carburetor drain constantly leaks gas. The motor runs like a clock (one of the few) and I don't want to mess with the carburetor. Can I put a brass plug in the bottom of the bowl and eliminate the drain? If so, any idea on the plug size? Any other...
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    1961 Scotty 3.6 cooling problem

    Just resurrected a 1961 Scotty 3.6. that has no corrosion and apparently very little use. Got the piston unstuck, cleaned the carb, and transplanted an OMC coil and got her fired up. Only problem is that something is wrong with the cooling. She's not putting any water out the exhaust/discharge...
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