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  1. jonathanwsmith

    3hp Evinrude Yachtwin 3432

    Hello all, My motor is seized up and I'm seeking advice how to tear down the powerhead to the crankshaft. Thanks all,
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    OMC 6 Gal Cruse a Day tank

    Hello all, I've installed a new gasket in my 1963 OMC fuel tank after soaking and cleaning the connector. It's 90 degrees and I just filled the tank with 6 gallons of fresh gas. I closed the cap and let the tank sit a minute in the sun before I put it in the back of my suburban. As soon as I...
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    3hp Evinrude Yachtwin Seized up

    Hi all. I'm working on a gem of a project. 1964 Evinrude Yachtwin. Was my Mom's. She bought it new when I was 14. Some bozos borrowed her boat/motor and ran our of gas. And filled up with straight gas. Fried the pistons. So I pulled the plugs and filled the cylinders with Blaster PB. Three days...
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    1963 Evinrude 10 hp Sportwin HOT

    Good Morning - Is anything else I should be looking for besides a bum impeller water pump when I remove my lower unit. I took my Sportwin out for a short ride at low speed last Sunday, when I had been about 200 yards I noticed the motor just sounded different, running smooth, just different. I'm...
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    CG Trainers

    I'm in the market for a pair of Cypress Gardens trainers, "CG trainers" any leads greatly appreciated. Had a pair in '88 but they disappeared off the dock, and it's time the 3 3/4 year old got up before fall sets in. Thanks all. Happy boating,
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    10 HP Evinrude 1963 Steering Bracket and bushing

    Hello - I'm in the market for a steering bracket and bushing because I broke mine when I accidentally dropped mine off my bench mount. I've reattached my tiller with 3 zip ties, but that's a poor long term solution. Does anyone know where I might find part 377277, illustration #69...
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    10 HP Evinrude 1963

    Hello - I broke my http://www.marineengine.com/parts/vintage-evinrude-johnson/278444/27844400001.htm]Vintage Evinrude Johnson Outboard Parts & Diagrams - Catalog 278444[/url] spring 2" from the stainless clip that's riveted to the starter pulley. Do you believe it's possible to bend the last 2"...
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    Starcraft 21' Mariner That's no longer for sale

    Re: Starcraft 21' Mariner That's no longer for sale BTW your Starcraft is beautiful. here's the view from my 1956 Duratech V-12, w two 5 y/o cousins pointing the way to "pirate cove"
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    10 hp Evinrude Sportwin jumps out out of forward gear intermittently

    hi - my 1963 10 hp Evinrude Sportwin jumps/slips out out of forward intermittently, what'd I do wrong? Last winter I removed dry rot impeller and replaced per instructions. I did loosen/remove and replace shifter rod and am wondering if I might have left it "too short" to shift fully into...
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    After installing new impeller drive shaft won't turn

    Hi - I installed a new water pump impeller (part no. 377178) see http://www.marineengine.com/parts/vintage-evinrude-johnson/278444/catalog.html?http://www.marineengine.com/parts/vintage-evinrude-johnson/278444/27844400001.htm. After I tightened everything up, being sure to tighten gently and...
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    1963 10 hp Evinrude impeller - lower housing - shifter roc

    Hi I've removed the 4 - 7/16 bolts that hold the gear case to the mid section. I read that someone who did this procedure also removed the shift connector window and the lower screw. Would someone please tell me if that's esssential to removing the lower housing? and if so, how to do it...
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    1963 Evinrude Sportwin Parts manual

    I have a 1963 Sportwin that recently ran hot and I shut it off. I believe my impeller has dry rotted. I also may have thermostat issues. Otherwise it's running perfect. Can anyone please tell me how to access a parts manual illustrating the lower unit. With thanks, Jonathan smith 1956...
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    stator plate - wobbly "rocker" or "pivot" post

    Hello all - I switched off from working on my 1956 CD 13 (5.5 Seahorse) to spend a little time with my 1963 Evinrude 10 hp, which needed new points, plugs, condensors and coils. Removed both coils, condensors, and breaker points, as per Tom's very clear and helpful web post...
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    Johnson Evinrude transom clamp bolt

    Hi - looking to buy 1 transom clamp bolt (complete) for 5.5 Johnson Seahorse - thought most any OMC clamp bolt will do. One of my bolts was frozen solid, after soaking in crank creep for a week, I attempted to turn; it did, allright, I broke it in two. Had to drill rest of bolt out. How do you...
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    Seeking replacement part number (and part) for 1956 Johnson Seahorse 5.5

    Seeking replacement part number (and part) for the fuel connector for my 1956 Johnson Seahorse. I'm going single line and need the connector that bolts beneath the tiller handle. The upfit process is explained here (Thanks Tom, for this helpful writeup) "Replace the old dual fuel line...
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    10 HP Evinrude Sportwin - 1963

    Hi - Does anyone know the part number for the spark plug wire for the 10 HP Evinrude Sportwin? I need two of them. It is a 1963 model. Thanks, Jonathan Smith
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    10 HP Evinrude Sportwin

    Does anyone know what size nut holds the flywheel on the engine shaft? Do flywheel keys come in different sizes? Does anyone know what size key the Sportwin requires? Thanks, Jonathan Smith
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    10 HP evinrude sportwin Serial # 10302D - E12041

    Can someone please tell me if any part of this string of numbers is the is the model number? If this isnt the model number, can you tell me where it's locate? Its a ~ 1963 Evinrude Sportwin. -- Pictures added: #1 link posted as photo didn't appear...
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    Aluminum cleaner

    Anyone have any experience using 3M One Step Aluminum Cleaner? Several threads recommend using Aircraft Stipper (to remove paint?) but y V12 has no paint, but her finish is dull, oxidized, and scum stained. I applied Westley's Degreaser with the scratchy side of a sponge, and lightly wet...
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    Rivets for my V12

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and am sure glad to have found it. I am the proud owner of a Duratech V12, Serial Number 16413. This boat had been dumped at a landfill in 1975; it had been dented, gashed, mistreated, and left for scrap. Already having one Duratech V12 at home, Dad fetched...
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