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    Closer to done!

    Just got my electrical all mounted. Tomorrow I get a new battery and wire my test circuit a bit bigger! :cool: It's been a journey with this thing. From props to steering to starters. All I have to do after wiring is put the window/dash back on. Clean and paint! Come a long way from...
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    Think I'm boned :/

    Got a 1973 18hp evinrude fastwin. I just installed the starter and mounted it. Nothings been energized yet. Thing is I tested the rip cord slowly and the fly wheel rotates clockwise. The starter also looks to rotate clockwise if I spin it up to meet the fly wheel by hand. I'm unsure if...
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    stumped

    How would you remount this? These are the parts I got when I purchased the steering. Been awake too long and calling it a day. I'm thinking some fabricating, cutting, bending or drilling is going to be in order. No problem to do I have the tools but if anyone can modify the pictures or tell...
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    Electrical

    I just want to make sure I get the right diagram in my head then on paper. I've already found a couple. I have a 1973 evinrude fastwin 18hp. I found this thread here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=465872 then this site http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/electricStart.html...
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    Electrical

    I just want to make sure I get the right diagram in my head then on paper. I've already found a couple. I have a 1973 evinrude fastwin 18hp. I found this thread here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=465872 then this site http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/electricStart.html...
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    18hp evingrude fastwin slipping?

    On the maiden voyage of my 1953 alumacraft and 72' 18hp fastwin this happened. Right around the 36 second mark I think it slips out of gear. She ran flawlessy for about an hour then I slowed down and turned off to fish for a bit. Started right back up and pulling away this is what happened...
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    to plug/re-rivet or not?

    I've got a 1953 alumacraft FD and I was wondering if these holes serve a purpose or if I need to plug them. It looks like drain holes but they're right at the water level at the back of the transom. They're located at the bottom of this tray inside the boat though. Heres some pics if that...
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    First start in god knows how long

    Not sure how long this motor has sat for. Me and my brother just got it running and he was being persistent. I knew it wouldn't idle on the first get up n go but hey whats family for. On a side note. This is my first boat purchase ever. When I bought the boat all I got was a bill of sale...
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    1953 Alumacraft project

    Looking for steering options that wont cost an arm and a leg. I may just go teleflex but I would also like to keep something unique and original to such an old boat. Does anyone know where I can get cheap rope tiller steering parts or have any laying around I could buy for cheap? Specifically...
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    1970's 18 hp evinrude fastwin

    I've been doing a lot of research on this site. I'm trying to add an electric start to my motor and was wondering about the starter motor bracket. My engine already has a bracket from what I can tell I have an Outboard Motor Starter and Silencer Bracket Port this is the exact picture I see on...
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