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    fastwin mtr mount tighten

    Had to replace the steering bracket on my 68 fastwin. (old one was cracked) Trying to figure out how to tighten upper, fwd rubber mount. Once i have it in place; it leaves no room to turn a wrench or put a socket on it. There must be something i'm missing to this puzzle or some kind of trick...
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    pin drive prop experiment

    i run a 68 fastwin on a 69 Alumacraft in Charleston inland waters. mostly shrimping and crabbing. i run in shallow waters. alot hitting sandbars etc. Normal ops around here. i'm cheap. i have a few old props out in the barn. One or two still look good except they are spun. 1 in particular...
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    68 Fastwin bogged down

    my 68 Fastwin 18 will bog down any time i try to advance throttle. at first it was towards the end of a days run with low fuel so i have cleaned all fuel components from tank through pump and rebuilt carb with new float. Towards the end of the season it just would bog anytime throttle advanced...
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    68 18hp FASTWIN FWD GEAR

    The forward gear in my 1968 18hp Fastwin is worn where the clutch dog engages. Can't seem to find a compatable parts engine / gearbox around here. Was thinking about welding a little spot where it is worn and grinding / filing down to original shape. Do you think that would work? Would it...
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    68 18 hp fastwin crosss referrence

    Does anyone know where i can find a cross referrence guide for my 1968 18hp fastwin (M18802)? I need a Foward gear for it and they cost over $500 new. Love this engine but, just can't afford that much. What years / hp are compatable as far as gearbox? Thanks
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    68 rude jumping out of gear

    i have a 68 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin that was / is jumping out of gear. 1st of all; thanks to everyone who has helped so far, secondly; hopefully this post will help others with similar probs. Ok, here's what happened: engine started bumping out of gear (for those that haven't experienced it, it...
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    Salt water in old rude worries

    i have a 1968 18hp evinrude that has been run in salt water several times when it did not get flushed with fresh h2o afterwards. what kind of damage could occur and what can be done about it? Thanks in advance. you guys are always a big help.
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    gear box contamination

    i have a 1968 18 hp evinrude. i put in a new seal kit a week ago and am still getting water in the foot. (white milky ...) only used the seal at the parting line, and the seals for the prop shaft and drive shaft from the kit. could not find any application for the other seals in the kit...
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    how can magneto charge?

    i have a1968 18 hp evinrude. would like to install electric start but dont know how the motor would keep a battery charged. how would i run nav lights on this boat? (electrical knowledge challenged). Thanks, chris
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    1968 18hp shifter rod connector

    Having problem getting bottom bolt to start in the connecting block. Checked the hole is open and clear (shaft is all the way up in) but cant get the bolt to start. i have connected it twice before with minimal cursing but this time it's a pain. is there any tricks of the trade/ something i'm...
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