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    Where can I find a thermostat housing gasket?

    The thermostat housing gasket is leaking on my 1965 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp. Any ideas of a parts store online I can order one through? Does anyone know the part #. Last question, The motor was runing hot so I changed the thermostat and it still ran hot. I finally removed the thermostat...
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    Question about safely raising a motor?

    I have a 14ft fiberglass Gamefisher with a short shaft 25hp Yamaha. The anti-ventilation plate sits approximately 2 inches below the bottom of the boat. The motor is secured to the boat by the clamp down screws on the motor. Two questions 1) Can I safely shim the motor up with a block of wood...
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    Anyone ever use handheld depth finders?

    I just ordered a Portable Sonar System Model No.Hawk Eye DF2120PX. I was curious if anyone had any experience with these? I was wondering if it works while running?
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    Running Gas Out of Carbs

    I just purchased a 2004 Yamaha 25hp 2 stroke. I'm trying to do everything right. This motor has two carbs one for each cylinder. The mechanic at the dealer I bought the motor from said to run the gas out of the carbs. I only run the motor on weekends so I dont want the carbs to gum up from...
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    NGK or Champion?

    My 1998 Sears Gamefisher came with Champion L87YC spark plugs. I am having a difficult time locating them. I have found the NGK equivalent which is BP6HS. Are NGK plugs ok to run in these motors? <br /><br />Thanks Ryan
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    Which one would you choose?

    I value the opinion of the members of this forum and would appreciate your help in making this decision. I will be purchasing a new 25hp motor to power my 14ft fiberglass gamefisher.<br /><br />Johnson 25hp 2 stroke 117lbs - $2197<br />Yamaha 25hp 2 stroke 107lbs - $2143<br />Mercury 25hp 2...
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    Polyurethane Topside Paint?

    Polyurethane Topside Paint? I have some West Marine SeaGloss Polyurethane Topside Paint left over from last season when I painted my boat. I left the paint in the shed over the winter and I guess it had to freeze a couple of times. Is this paint still OK to use or should I just buck up and by...
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    Auto Paint vs. Outboard Paint

    I painted my 1965 Evinrude Fastwin over the winter back to as close to original as I could. I sanded bare areas and roughed up the old paint. I then primed it with zinc chromate before applying 2 coats of auto paint. After the paint dried for a week I applied a can of clear coat. I then put a...
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    1967 Evinrude 18hp hole in lower unit?

    I bought a 1967 Evinrude 18hp motor off of ebay yesterday. I also have a 1965 Evinrude 18hp. My problem is after I ran the motor in a barrel I noticed what appeared to be a carmel colored sludge coming out of a hole just below the cavitation plate. I initialy thought it was the lower unit...
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    Delaware Bay Striper Report?

    I'm heading down the Jersey Shore this weekend and would like to try and get out fishing. Does anyone know of any Striper action in the Bay or in the back waters? I fish the Delaware Bay from Cape May Point to just South of the Maurice River. I trailer my boat so I also fish the inland...
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    Lean Rich Idle Adjustment Knob

    I bought a 1965 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin off of ebay and have run it a few times. The motor runs great at idle and WOT. I have a question about the idle slow speed adjustment knob. The knob is set at 1. I have searched the forum for info on this knob and understand how to adjust it. I would...
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    Where can I buy Sea foam?

    I was reading about the benefits of decarbing on the forum. I have never attempted to decarb my motor. The motor is new to me, its a 1965 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin. It runs great, I really have no complaints but would like to decarb since I don't know when it was done last, and it really appears...
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    Motor Flusher for older OMC

    Does anyone know if you can get a motor flusher for a 1965 Evinrude 18hp? These motors have the water pick up on the exhaust port. Forums great I'm referring it to all my family and friends. thanks, Ryan
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