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    older cresliner drain plug

    I have a 1961 aluminum crestliner falcon that has the original plug and washer....Are they a standard size ? Can you still only buy the replacement washer? As well i want to replace the washers on the drain plugs...are they standard?
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    whats the effect of running poorly gaped plugs?

    for instance .020 instead of .030 on an older 1970 evinrude 40hp....
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    1961 crestliner falcon...repaint job

    Mine is a 1961 delux model....The original colour was snoshoe white and flamingo red.....which is a orangy red which i dont care for ...I prefer to keep the snoshoe white and have a more vibrant red....I wonder if thats a mistake?Should i keep it original or adjust the paint colour...I have the...
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    how to hook up new speedometer

    I have a 1961 crestliner falcon..14 feet with a 1970 40 hp evinrude.It was in the boat house for 30 or so years....The original speedometer front plastic cover was filthy so i cleaned it up...Do you think i could replace the plastic with a glass one...Either way it dosnt seem to work. What is...
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    Is this a a "Big Twin "

    The model is 40053A. The serial is C74725. It's a 1970 Evinrude 40 hp....I was on Ebay and someone was selling a carberator with my model number and they described it as a big twin...I am not sure if mine is and what if any the benefits of it are . I was told by the guy who sold me the engine...
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    1960 14 ' crestliner falcon

    I inherited mine.....was wondering how decent they were....they seem to be rare....am i correct? I am planning on restoring it to original ( paint , seats and top )...anyone have the same model?
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    does any know about the 1970 40hp evinrude

    I recently bought it and want to know if its a good engine or not. (40053A)...so far so good with mine...I would really appreciate any pictures of restored ones anyone might like to share...
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    what is the correct oil/gas mixture

    I have a 1970 40hp evinrude....and was told to use a 40/1 mixture. Is that correct.
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    want to paint engine ...need colour codes

    I have a 1970 evinrude 40hp with electric start...I would like to repaint the hood as well as the rest....Do you know where i can find the correct paint numbers and or decals? Thank you.
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    Can you please tell me the correct year of engine

    I was told it was a Evinrude 1968 40 hp....but who knows ( i recently bought it ). There was a 18 hp on it originally but i wanted something faster...plus it has electric start. Model : 40053A Serial # : C74725 I am using it on a 1960 crestliner Falcon...335 lbs....family boat with mainly one...
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    correct prop size for 1968 40 hp evinrude

    I was given two ....both different ....Its on a 14 foot 1960 aluminum crestliner falcon ( 350 lbs dry). Thanks for any help.
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    1968 evinrude....spark plugs

    Hi there everyone...I love this site. I just took out the boat for the winter and winterized it....(I bought it in the summer). I changed the lower oil and it was a light beige....obviously oil mixed with water...so i drained it and refilled it....To be honest i am not sure when it was changed...
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    does any one know about the evinrude 1968 40 hp

    I just bought it and was wondering if it was a good engine ..any headaches i should look for . It runs good but i was wondering if i were to take it to a mechanic how many hours would i be looking at for a complete rebuild? Does anyone know where i can find pictures of a restored / original one...
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    speed problems with my 1968 evinrude

    I bought this great little 40 hp electric start i believe 1968 evinrude....no electric shift ...not a big twin. The guy told me to run it with a 40/1 oil/ gas mixture....It starts and purrs great. However i have a speed problem. It was running nice and fast but now only runs at a slow speed even...
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