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    How does this work?

    1954 evinrude 6 horse fleetwin. I have finally gotten spark from both cyls..Now when putting the flywheel back on i notice the piece the 4 screws go down into rotates up, down or around. This may be by design, and im thinking it is, but it just doesn't feel right to have it moving after i...
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    help with lead line rigging..

    I found an old penn 77 reel spooled with lead line in the shed the other day. How do you guys rig it up when you lead line.. IE what type of leader, knot used to attach.. Also, the old penn doesn't have a drag adjustment on it, just the clicker. Is that a big deal?
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    soooo close..

    Hey guys.. I have an old alumicraft 14 footer with a newer yamaha 6 hp. I am sooo very close to Planing it, it's not funny. I can do 13 mph with me, top flat out, the battery and troller. Another 1 mph and im happy. Do they make anything for a boat this small to plane quicker? It's super light...
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    eagle fish ID fishfinder..

    Hey. I have been given a new eagle fish ID. New in a sealed Box. It is quite old however..Wondering if it would even be worth the time to install this unit on my boat. I have been looking at the 100 dollar cheapo eagles at wallyworld, and then i recieved this thing. Probably from around 1990. It...
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    wide one humminbird transducer

    Hello again.. I have a humminbird wide one transducer that someone cut the transducer end from. Why, i dont know. Now i know it's not a great unit, but it worked great for me. I know i can buy a replacement transducer for 50- 60 bucks, but i can replace the whole unit for not muck more. Are all...
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    3/4 inch axel?

    hey there.. I recently aquired an old boat trailer. I replaced the leaf springs on it already due to one being cracked.. And i now have the hubs being re-done. (bearings- seals) My question is.. The guy at the trailer shop claims that the axel (hub)spindles are of an older style, and i think he...
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    What to do...

    This may be a little personal, but im looking for some advice i guess. I have been invited to go on a remote camping / fishing trip for 3 days this weekend. My son who is 12 years old is undecided yet if he wants to go as well. His mother has always babied him, and he is not used to being in the...
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    leaky boat.. Cool seal?

    Hello all.. i purchased an old alumicraft boat that had silicone on Every rivet, and every seam. I haven't had it in the water yet, but im sure it seeps some. I just want a close to shore craft with my 3 horse troller on it. My question is.. I have stripped all the silicone from it, and i want...
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    what year, and what to do

    Hello all.. i just bought a little alumaking 12 or 14 foot cartopper. Leaks a bit, but super light, and in decent shape. Came with a sears model 217.58544 3 hp outboard, and it is frozen. I will squirt some oil in the plug hole and hope she frees up. it is definately from sitting, but would like...
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    Help with part #

    i have a 1990 yamaha 4 horsepower outboard. I need to know the # for the carb re-build kit please.. Anyone know it offhand?
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    powerhead removal question #1

    I realize someone who works on these things without a manual is a fool..And my next question will leave you without doubt that i just may be.. But here goes anyways..I only have spark to 1 plug on my 1954 evinrude fleetwin. So..I think the powerhead needs to come off. 1'st i will check wires...
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    balloon shaped gas tank.

    I have one of those square plastic gas cans, and i go out the other day, and the thing is almost completely round! The fumes expanding i am sure. Now i have read these are "safe" and preferred by some to the metal types, but after putting my smoke out, and venting it for 5 minutes, i have a hard...
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    my first attempt at restoration

    hey guys.. Wanted to says thanks for the advice in the past, and wanted you to see some of my progress so far on this old 300 dollar lund i bought last winter in pieces. the before's here http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/drkilldrmz/MVC-008F.jpg...
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    no RPM'S in barrel, fine? in water..

    My 1971 evinrude 18 horse seems to run very poorly in a barrel.. Like it's not getting above like 2000 rpm's. But.. when i hit the lake, it get's right up and goes fine..(i think). I try to start it every week or so if i don't get on the water with it, but it makes me think it won't work well on...
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    year please..

    yamaha model 4sd<br />code# 6eo s<br />serial 119914<br />Thanks in advance..
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    chance to buy..

    I have a chance to buy a 196x 6 hp johnson outboard. I asked what he wanted and this was the reply..<br />"I'm want to get $75 for the outboard, including a gas can and hose. The motor runs, but stalls. Prior to that happening, it ran fine. I had Richardson's Boat Yard work on it, but all they...
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    I guess this qualifies..

    Troubleshooting a non start issue on a buddies new to him johnson, we had disconnected and replaced fuel lines. Also needed to squirt a little premix in the holes. After determining it wasn't a fuel issue, we of couse checked for spark next. WELL.. Plenty of spark, and some leftover fuel in the...
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    year please

    Merc 25xd serial # 6622678 <br />found a powerhead at a tag sale super cheap. Pull start and electric. Looking for year, and trying to decide if im going to part it out on ebay, or try to find a good lower unit for it. Thanks.. Id love to get it going again, but unsure if i have the abilities...
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    painting an outboard lower unit..

    buddy of mine bought a decent 14' carolina skiff, but the guy who had it before him painted the 2000 25 horse johnson outboard moss green with cheap spray paint. He wants to repaint the whole thing and is looking for either an old post that goes thru the details.. IE: type of paint and how to...
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    Enough juice?

    Just trying to figure out what i should expect for runtime from my current setup. I have a Minn Kota model 524 turbo pro bow mount troller. 48lbs thrust, 24 volts. I think i made a mistake when buying batteries for it, as i got a couple of the wallyworld group 24 batts at 75 amp hrs each.(all...
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