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    1987 Crest III

    The 2 wee pins are valves.-----No hose connected the tank is sealed.----Connecting the hose opens the valves.----One lets fuel out.---One lets air in.----And the connecter has an o-ring.----Fuel outlet pin also has a seal.=====Easy to find the repair parts for these " best quality "...
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    1987 Crest III

    Cheap plastic tanks are indeed cheap.----Often times the pick-up tube inside the tank is loose / cracked.
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    Bourbon, surprised!

    A friend uses my Maple Syrup in whiskey.----Must be good stuff.
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    Etec 75 hp

    Every V-4 / V-6 crossflow will die from broken piston rings.----Just a fact.----Great motor if you install 4 new WISECO style O/S pistons.
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    Chieftain 24 pod

    Consult with----King's Prop Repair.----Port Severn area.----Excellent aluminum work / welding.
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    Etec 75 hp

    I would rebuild the 88HP crossflow.--Properly done will run another 20 years.---The E-tec will save money on fuel / oil I agree.---But look up the availability of parts / price of E-tec parts.----Also is there dealer support for the E-tec in the future?---
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    1987 Crest III

    Pictures of the gas cans / fittings can help you get answers.
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    Bourbon, surprised!

    I hear that international demand for Bourbon is way down for some reason ??
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    How to flip a 18 ft. aluminum boat

    Windshield off and a few helpers can do it.-----Or I used 2 widowmakers plus comealong and flipped a 17' fiberglass working alone.----Perhaps videos are online as well
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    How come fuel is so much ??-----Someone said that it was going to be less than $2.00 a gallon.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    I have always tightened the screw for the points FIRST.---The wee cam screw adjust them.----Never an issue.----That screw for the points has that flat washer that allows this.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    one of the best motors for DIY repairs.----Parts are plentiful.---Motor coils are not original.---Likely fairly new.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    No need to do any sanding on the coils.----But the coils are NOT in the correct position.---They need to be adjusted/ set for proper clearance with flywheel.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    ??----This switch has a mechanical plunger!---Operated by a cam on the THROTTLE lever.-----The 1970 model 115 HP will start in gear at idle.----It will not crank with too much throttle applied.-----And only 1 white wire goes to the switch.
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    The inspection cover ( 4 screws ) must be removed.-----The 3 holes ( 1/4-20NC ) thread are used to pop the flywheel off.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    ?????----That part has nothing to do with start in gear protection at all !!!
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    The 1970 model 115 HP will start in gear , but NOT if throttle is open too far !!
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    Post the actual compression values here.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    The switch in the picture prevents cranking if throttle is open too much !----Elegantly simple.
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    Key won’t crank like it’s not in position

    I am quite familiar with these motors, used to run a pair of them on a Wellcraft V-20 ---Read my post slowly, word for word.
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