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    wiring questions..

    You guys have helped me get my rude running great.. now the final thing before i can get running is the wiring. I plan on adding 2 wallyworld deep cycle batteries for my 24v minn kota. That should be pretty straight forward. But in addition, my bilge, fish finder and lights are 12 volt. All the...
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    avatar check

    just seeing if my avatar is showing up..
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    speed question..

    Hi all..quick question for you..<br /> I have a 14' lund s-14 aluminum with a 1971 18 horse rude on it. My brothers 16 footer with a newer 25 horse would only push him around at about 15mph, but that seems pretty slow to me. I believe i have it set up properly with a 3 blade prop, correct...
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    1 24v battery?

    I have a 24v bow mounted trolling motor i want to use, but want to keep a simple and light setup.. Do they make a single 24v battery?
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    success story..And things i have learned

    With thanks to everyone here for the advice, and the resources in these forums i have finally gotten my 18 horse evinrude running like a top. <br />Wanted to share a couple things i learned in the process..When taking apart a lower unit to replace the impellor, make sure to line up the water...
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    3 questions.. 1 picture..

    1971 evinrude 18 horse..<br /><br /> http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/drkilldrmz/IM000481.jpg <br /><br /> I numbered the picture to relate to the questions.. In #1 in the picture.. Does anyone know what screw belongs here?.. or should there be anything in that hole..<br />#2.. i think...
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    no water.. running poorly..

    well.. I tried to barrel fire my 1971 evinrude 18hp yesterday. I have thouroughly cleaned the carbs, and rebuilt the fuel pump. I also changed the impellor, but im wondering if i should have just left it alone.. I pumped the bulb until i heard gas going into the carbs.. 1st time i have heard it...
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    transom question..

    I have a lund s-14 20dlx. Does anybody know if the "20" in the model# is supposed to indicate the transom lenth? it's longer than 15, but not 20 either.. Just wondering if my long shaft will fit and cavitation plate will line up with the bottom..thanks
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    FUel pump

    So.. I recieved my Seloc repair manual last week, and to my dismay, it didn't have the diagram i needed. I have a 71 rude that i completely re-built the carb on, and disassembled the fuel pump for cleaning.The manual states that the fuel pump isn't supposed to be disassembled, and cannot be...
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    rickdb1boat...

    I noticed a page you had posted to this website for another guy..<br /> http://www.old-omc.de/1971.php <br /><br />Whats strange is that i have a 1971 evinrude 18 horse, but there is no mention of it here..And i am having trouble buying parts for it because i believe Napa's books reference this...
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    another question..

    Hello again.. tried to fire my 1971 18 horse evinrude in the barrel today. No dice, but it will fire quickly with gas in the cylanders. fuel problem im sure. I had no johnson tank to test with, so i used a yamaha tank i had, and just used the yamaha fitting for the tank end, and an evinrude for...
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    starting in winter..

    I just finished my carb cleaning, and impellor replacement for my 18 horse evinrude. I would like to try and start it up for the first time but it's mighty cold here right now.. about 20 degrees. i know the lower unit oil was thick from the cold, coming out.. Is it Ok to try and barrel run it in...
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    need help.. Easy for you guys..

    Hello.. Im looking to install a water pump kit in my 1971 18 horse evinrude. I have yaken out the 4 lowest bolts..Seen here<br /> http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/drkilldrmz/Picture024.jpg <br />and need to knoe if this bolt here<br />...
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    Frozen battery safety..

    I just bought a boat rigged with 24v wiring for trolling motor, lights etc..It came with a couple of nice looking deep cycle batteries, but they are condition unknown, and probably frozen solid. I was wondering if i can get them thawed, and recharge them safely without the risk of blowing them...
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    I bought it.. Need help finding the year..

    Thanks to the advice here i purchased the lund i was looking at..it came with an evinrude serial#<br />18102S-e05157 Was looking for help finding year/model and a service manual.. Thanks!!
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    should i buy this..

    Found a deal i thought was decent..<br /> This guy has a 14' lund for sale.. Looks to have fallen off the trailer and taken some front end damage.. Says the motor doesnt run.. but includes a decent trolling motor with foot controls, trailer will haul it, pedestal seats, and 2 cusioned seats...
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