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    1956 30hp fuel pump conversion

    Hi guys, For the life of me, I cant find the old posts talking about the 2 line to 1 line conversions on the old engines. Yeah, I know U tube has something to offer but I wanted to wave a flag here so that I get the first "parts order" correct. Me thinks that Carb removal is first (no problem)...
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    1956 Evinrude Big twin 30hp

    First, thanks to all who have helped me along with this project. It has been a great time. High Trim, F_R, Racerone, OldBoat, Milliesdad, Racerone and others. Thanks one and all. How much power should this engine produce? Got it on the water Memorial Day Saturday. Here's the good - Motor...
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    1956 Evinrude Big twin 30hp

    Thank You Everyone. High Trim, Old Boat, Racerone, F-R, Ga Boater and many others. Thank You to everyone that has held my hand thru this "revival" of this oldie but goodie. Memorial Day weekend, put the boat in the water with the wife as first mate (appropriate). fueled up with 4 gallons of...
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    Where can I find a diagram of a 1956 carb - big twin

    30hp, Putting the carb back together. Very exciting.. (slow day) The seals that should have been on the carb - many are MIA and I wanted to get an idea how the factory put it together originally. Looking for an exploded view of the carb. I know I've seen it before but am unable to find the...
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    1956 carb rebuild

    First of all, let me say that I have read all the archived posts on carb rebuilds that I could find, and yes, it was a huge boost of information that lifted my confidence factor. I'm looking for comments at this point. Does this float need to be replaced? Yes its cork but seems to have some...
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    1956 Evinrude Q's - pics

    1956 Evinrude big twin 30 hp, the saga continues. Present status ? Pulled boat to lake where it will keep the Cobia company. Magneto assembled, checked, rechecked, points cleaned with lacquer thinner, stuck in water can, attached fuel system, and eventually got her running a sweet idle song...
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    I did a dummy

    I thought I was doing pretty good. (famous last words) Got all the parts labled and in plastic bags... cant find the nut for the flywheel. Who knows the thread pattern for the nut? I am half certain it will turn up - later -but I need to seal the magneto rebuild now. I'd rather not spend $20...
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    1961 Fiberglass runabout question.

    Here we go, 1961 WHitehouse - 15' The "question" involves the plywood under the bow and behind the "dash board". The plywood seems to be de laminated. I can stick my finger between the layers easily, there is no cracking or flaking of the wood. I am thinking about just re gluing the...
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    1956 Evinrude mechanical adventures - pics

    Hello again everyone. Another post involving the epic drama of my 1956 Evinrude big twin. After reading thru additional posts from rapunzel in Oklahoma - on this terrific forum, I noticed a few things and was hoping to ?share? with the group ? again... Question 1 ? my magneto plate has a part...
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    Checking coils. OMC Universal magneto

    I watched all the videos and just want to share what I found. One video specified that the ohm meter be set on the 1000 ohm resistance scale - which my meter does not have. REgarding the SECONDARY windings - ground wire and spark plug wire spike. What I got was as follows: 200 scale - no...
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    1956 - timing marks and throttle position

    Hi again guys. Was doing some poking around and..... I was expecting the timing marks to be more obvious. ( I also went on a snipe hunt as a kid) Pic one ; FOund the two hatch marks that were shown in many pics and video - but my flywheel mark is just a small dimple on the aluminum. Oh well. I...
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    1956 30hp timing question

    Hi all, Yep, I'm new to the forum so be gentle with me. My question is about setting the timing on my 1956 evinrude big twin 30 hp. Yeah, I read all the posts and feel comfortable with the process but I have a question.... In an earlier life when I was tuning my 2 stroke twin motorcycle, I set...
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