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    prop problems again!!

    O.K. guys, I replaced my prop on my Evinrude 1962 40 h.p. model #35933 motor due to a spun hub. This motor has the shear pin prop with the plastic (nylon) prop nut on the end of it covering the prop shear pin and the prop shaft, with the cotter pin thru it and also thru the shaft. When I...
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    which prop do I get?

    Hey guys, I know absolutely nothing about props. I have a 1962 Evinrude 40 H.P. motor. I need a new prop. (the hub is spun). I found two different props on line at Michigan Wheel Props. One is 12" pitch, the second one is 11-1/2" pitch. Would the 1/2" of pitch make a difference at all...
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    Evinrude selectric shifter

    Help someone! I have a 1962 Evinrude selectric shift 40 H.P motor. Last year, I replaced the electro magnets in the lower unit and had no problem until today. I have my forward gear up to about 1/2 throttle, then after 1/2 throttle, it is in neutral. Seems that I am losing my electric flow...
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    New issue with steering

    I have the pulley and cable steering system on an older boat. the cable came completely off the drum which is at the end of the steering shaft under the dashboard. I read on here to wind the new cable 4 times or so on each section of the drum, one way for one cable and the opposite way for the...
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    What type of cable needed for steering?

    I need to change (replace) my cable for my steering on my boat. I have the pulley and cable steering system with the cable running along both sides of my boat rather than just one side. I currently have 1 3/16th in. cable which is steel wire coated with vinyl. I can purchase a 3/16 inch steel...
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    steering problem

    I have an older boat, 1965 Gadabout 15 ft fiberglass with 40 hp Evinrude. I have my steering wheel and controls at the dash board by the driver. I don't know what kind of steering set up you would call it, but it is not rack and pinion steering, it has no gears. It has pulleys and cables...
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    Two or three blade prop?

    Hey guys. I just ordered a new Minn Kota trolling motor for my small boat. I had a 30 pound thrust one that finally gave out on me, and now I bought a 50 pound thrust electric motor. My question is this: The motor comes with the standard two blade prop on it. What advantage (or...
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    carburator overfilling?

    I have a 40 h.p. 1962 Evinrude selectric motor, 2 cyl. I need to mix my oil with the gas. The motor runs perfect! It starts very easy, and runs great. When it is warmed up, it takes just one revolution of the motor for it to be running. Purrs like a kitten!! Now the problem: There is...
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    Lower unit oil capacity

    Hey guys, I have a 1962 Evinrude selectric (electric shift) motor, 40 H.P model 35933. I did some extensive lower unit work last fall and happy to say the motor is running great! I have been out several times now, and I've checked the lower unit gear oil a few times just to make sure...
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    power winch

    Hey guys, I am thinking about getting a 12 volt power winch for my boat trailer. I am thinking that maybe this will prevent me from having to get into the cold, cold water to load my boat onto the trailer. Right now, I have to get into the water and pull the rope at the front of the boat...
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    Solar battery charger

    Hey guys, I am thinking about buying a used solar battery charger for my boat battery. (Only $20). It is for my starting battery and I also have the Evinrude electric shift (selectric) 40 H.P. With no or low battery power, I would have no gears due to no electric for the electro magnets...
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    motor not running hot enough

    What can I do about my outboard motor that is not running hot enough? I have a 1962 Evinrude 40 h.p and I just installed a temp gauge and sending unit on it. The gauge is reading about 105 degrees F. I think it is pretty accurate as I am seeing the rainbow of unburned fuel and the oil is...
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    temp gauge wiring

    Hey guys, I installed a head mounted temperature sender on my outboard motor and also a gauge in the dashboard that is calibrated to the sending unit. They are a matched set to go together. I have two seperate questions now: 1) I have to run one wire from the sending unit to the gauge. What...
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    winter weather storage

    Hey guys, I am on a fishing forum in Michigan and I asked this question, and I got a bunch of different opinions on that forum, so I thought I would check with the guys that deal more with motors than the guys here in Michigan on Lake St Clair. We mostly just fish here and get our motors...
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    Need a manual that I cannot find

    I just picked up a vintage vhf radio for my boat and I simply cannot find an operator's manual for it on line anywhere. I need a manual for a Sandpiper 2500 radio made by Unimetrics. I went on the search engine above too and found no match. I was on line for hours trying to find the manual...
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    head temp. sensor

    I purchased a temperature guage and a temp. sending unit that is matched to the guage. The sender is an external sensor that is going to be mounted onto one of the head bolts and the sensor will be touching the head cover on the outside. There were no instructions for wiring the thing. The...
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    Thermostat question

    O.K. guys, I finally got my problems solved with the water pump that would not pump properly. I now have a decent flow thru the cooling system. I removed the thermostat and I have a real good flow thru the system. I know it's not good to run it without the thermostat in it. I tested the...
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    Impeller not pumping water

    I have been on here lately with differant problems, and first of all thanks to all that has replied. A new problem now. Motor is 1962 40 h.p. evinrude, electric shift model # 35933. I replaced the elctro magnets in the lower unit and everything there is now fine with the gears. Last week's...
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    water in oil

    O.K. guys, I took my boat out today after I rebuilt the lower unit and replaced the water impeller and housing. I replced ALL gaskets and O rings and bearings. It is a 1962 evinrude 40 hp ELECTRIC shift gears. The oil in the gear box is still green but not see through any longer. It is green...
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    my leak in lower unit

    (Second attempt to post this hope it's not dual post). O.K. guys, I finally can see where my gear box oil leak is coming from now. I rebuilt the entire lower unit. Put all new seals in and all new 'O' rings in where they belong. I ran the motor in my driveway for awhile, and today I checked...
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