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    1968 Evinrude 55hp burning coils

    I'm about at the end of my coil ... For some reason the engine keeps burning coils. When I install a new one it runs perfect, for a while. Then the coil lets go. The last one ran for 30 min. I list out what I've don to the engine so far. New Points New Rotor New plugs New power pack Rewired...
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    68 Evinrude 55hp Hydro-Electric Shift jumping forward when shut down

    When I shut off the key the gearcase kicks into forward. I know that when the ignition is turned off, 12V is provided to green/blue wires to keep it neutral until the flywheel stops turning. This happens when the red lead from the rectifier supplies 12V back up through the push button remote...
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    68 Evinrude 55hp burning out coils

    I have a 1968 55hp Evinrude I rebuilt a few years ago. I put in a new power pack, coil, points, wires, plugs... It runs perfect for a while and then starts to break up or become hard to start. Each time it appears to be the coil. One of the new OEM actually developed a crack. Any idea why the...
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    68 Evinrude 55hp - Starts/runs great on muffs. Hard to start in water, then runs grea

    I have a an old 55hp Evinrude that I rebuilt (with much help from folks on this board). I've been running it all summer with a few minor hiccups. One was a sticking advanced timing rod. Unfortunately, I messed with carbs before figuring it out. After pulling the flywheel, cleaning up the points...
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    1968 55hp Evinrude with fuel starving issues

    With much help from people on this site I rebuilt a 68 Evinrude a few weeks back. Since then I've had asporadic performance. 1) Whenever I get the low speed screws set and put the carb covers back on, the engine will not run wot. The cover appears to pinch the fuel line when I tighten it up...
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    1968 Evinrude 55hp. Low Compression in top cyl. Scorched sleeve

    I have a 1968 55hp Evinrude that have almost 0 compression in the top cylinder. Popped the head to see whats what. There's definitely some damage. Wondering if it can be honed and rings replaced or if I should have it bored (assuming it's worth fixing)? The picture came out pretty good. I think...
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    How much does a 1965 16' aluminum starcraft weigh

    I'm interested in purchasing a small fishing boat that I can tow with my Corolla. It's rated at 1500lbs (assuming 150lb driver). There's a 1965 starcraft with a 50hp merc for sail and I'm wondering if it would be doable. Anyone know how much it weighs? Thanks in advance
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