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    Engine specs. need help

    Hi guys I'm rebuilding a 59 Evinrude 10hp model #10018. Can someone tell me what the clearances are for the wrist pins. I have new wrist pins and I'm having new bearings made. Thanks for the help RV
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    Wrist pin question

    Hi Guys I have a 59 Evinrude 10 hp sport twin model # 10018. It had a bad knock so I tore it down today and found the wrist pin end of one rod VERY badly worn with about 1/8 inch play, the wrist pin was badly damaged also. I have never seen one this bad and still be in one piece. The wrist pin...
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    Engine knocking, need advice

    Good morning guys I have a 59 Evinrude 10 hp that hasn't been run in about 25 years. I did a complete tune up on it, new coils, points, condensers, plugs, plug wires and rebuilt the carb. It started on the third pull, I notice a loud clacking/knocking inside the engine, I'm guessing a rod or...
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    Lower unit question

    Hi Guys, I have been refurbishibg a 59 Evinrude 10HP that sat for about 20 years. I started it today for the first time in trash can full of water and let it idle in neutral for about 10 minutes. When I shut it down I noticed a thick coating of brown/milky oil floating on the water. I drained...
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    pressurized fuel tank for 59 Evinrude

    Hi Guys, I have a fuel tank for a 10 hp 1959 Evinrude, I can't get the primer pump on the tank to work. I installed a new diaphragm and cleaned all the passage ways. I removed the foot valve, when I shake it I can hear the valve clicking so I assume it's working too. I filled the tank 1/4 full...
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    6 gallon pressure fuel tank

    Good morning and happy Easter everyone... I have a 59 ten hp Evinrude I'm restoring. The motor is comimg along ok, my problem now is with the 6 gallon pressure fuel tank. I have disassembled, cleaned and inspected everything. Everything looks to be in good shape but I can't get it to pump...
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    59 sportwin coil

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to replace the coil's in my 59 sportwin. When I removed the old ones the little plug on the side of the coil broke off. I'm afraid to pull or pry too hard as I might break the male part of the plug. i would appreciate any advice. This is my first time here and just want...
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