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    1961 Evinrude 40 dieseling

    Hello again all...<br /> Seems I thought I was a better mechanic than I am. Maybe I should be like my ancestors and get a long boat with some paddles?! I cleaned up the fuel pump and carb. and now the engine will run wide open alright, but I must not have timed the engine correctly because...
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    Gearing Up a 1961 40 HP Evinrude

    A friend and I assessed the speed of my 14' Crestliner Commodore and 1961 Evinrude Big Twin 40 HP the other day. I was less than satisfied to learn that the engine propels this craft at a measly 27 MPH (according to his GPS). Is there any gear combination or special gearcase (like the hi-speed...
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