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    58 Evinrude V4 water draining

    I was wondering how much water might be left in the motor after pulling the boat out of the water? Motor was tilted when the boat was retrieved, then dropped down to its upright position. Assuming the motor was cool enough when it came out that the thermostat closed, is there any water left in...
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    Bilge pump types & recommendations

    My old wooden boat leaks pretty bad now, so until I can fix it, I need an automatic bilge pump. Some I've found use a float switch, some use an electronic sensor, and some automatically turn on every 2.5min to check for a drag on the impeller. I'm asking for the good points or bad points for...
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    '58 Four Fifty Water Temp gauge fitting?

    I'd like to install a water temp gauge on my motor. I think it should be installed where it would read the head temperture, so at the head or just after on the return would be best. Can someone direct me to the proper place where I might be able to screw in the sender? I hope there's a place...
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    Points service - 58 V4 mag

    According to the shop manual for my 58 Four Fifty with a magneto, a special notched mag gear is used to set the points up properly. Is this modified gear necessary, and if so, where can I find one? Thanks Verne;)
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    Single vs dual fuel line?

    When did Evinrude switch from the single fuel hose to the double one? My '58 Four Fifty has a single line. Pros & cons?;)
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    58 Four Fifty blue paint

    Does anyone know of a source for the correct blue used on this motor? It reminds me of 1962 Chevy Nassau Blue...............;) Thanks, Verne:)
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    Speedo accuracy? Do they work?

    Long story short, I've been told that the boat I just bought registered 40mph with 4 200 pounders in it. Other people told me it would be lucky to do 30. Just how accurate are these do-hickys? The photo shows the sensor on the transom. Do those gauges just work by water pressure in the tube? If...
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    '68? Erude sitting a long time

    Does anyone have an idea what this thing might be worth? It's been sitting here for at least 15 years. Thanks. PS: I have no idea what the boat is.
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    '58 Four Fifty parts

    Hi, I just joined this site because I just bought this '58 Four Fifty. BY all accounts, it's original and still runs fine (hard to believe). So, now I need to get some manuals, and help locating spare parts, such as water pump kits, magneto stuff, carb repair stuff, etc, etc. Any leads on those...
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