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  1. btaylor507

    Help finding float for carb.

    Hi, I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can pickup a carb float for a 1964 Evinrude 40hp Big Twin. I normally buy my parts here on Iboats but I don't think they stock it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Merc 470 Water in oil

    Hi all, I have a 4cyl Merc 470 165 Hp in a 1989 Regal Sebring. I'm getting water in my oil at a rapid rate. This motor has a closed circuit cooling for salt water. I've heard it could be a cracked block or head and the thing is that I lose no coolant. Anitfreeze is always full. Its the fresh...
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    1966 40HP Evinrude Big Twin

    All, I would like to give a official Thank you to iboats.com and to all of you who helped me rebuilding this motor. Without you I wouldn't have completed this so easy. Please see the vid below. Keep in mind the motor was in BAD non-running condition. All the paint on the engine was chipping and...
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    Prop wont fit back on?

    All, I have a 66' 40 hp Evinrude and I'm having trouble getting the prop back on. I pulled it off with my bare hands and I would expect to put it back on the same. I checked for anything obstructive and its all clean. Any tips? :) thanks guys.
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    I disturbed the phillips head screw on lower unit

    All, I am rebuilding a 66 40 Hp Big Twin and went on autopilot when it came to change the lower unit oil. I removed the phillips head screw to drain and while it was out I went through the gears and noticed a shifting problem. That when I researched and found I shouldn't have moved this. Do you...
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    Overheat sensor?

    I have a 1966 40HP Evinrude Big Twin. I noticed I have a wire coming out of the block by the cylinder heads. Its by the lower cylinder. I was wondering if this is a over heat sensor. This motor was disconnected from the boat it was on when I bought so I can't reference where the wire goes. Any...
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    How to tune a automatic choke?

    I have a 1966 40HP Evinrude Big Twin. I just finished rebuilding the carb and I'm not sure on how to set the automatic choke. Also there is a cylinder with a piston that connects at the bottom. When I disassembled for cleaning the piston fell out and some of the oil from inside. I put the piston...
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    re-tip low speed needle?

    Rebuilding a carb on a Evinrude 40HP 66' Big Twin and the low speed needle is a little worn. Not bad like shown in the manual. I was wondering if there's a way to re-tip this. Thanks Guys
  9. btaylor507

    1966 40HP Evinrude Big Twin

    Hi, I have a 1966 Evinrude 40 hp Big Twin that I'm restoring. Thanks to the great help here on iboats I have successfully ordered all the parts to do so. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks when it comes to rebuilding this carb? (My first carb rebuild) I do have the service manual...
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    1966 40HP Evinrude Big Twin Fuel Pump?

    Hello again! I just purchased a 1966 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin w/elect start. I have ordered everything I need to rebuild this motor except a fuel pump. I'm pretty sure this motor has one but I'm not seeing it listed in the parts mall here on iboats.com. I was wondering if anyone had any info on...
  11. btaylor507

    57 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin Plug Wires

    Hi I'm replacing my ignition system and plug wires on my 57 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin and I'm having trouble getting the old wires out. I have taken out one coil to see that the wire's shot. I'm just wondering if there's a easy was to get these out. The wire brackets are on the bottom of the coil...
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    165 Merc with water in the oil (second post)

    Hi thanks for looking. I have a question and I'm giving this a second thought.. I have a 87 165 Merc 4 cyl with water in the oil. This seems to be taking on water in the block very quickly. The thing that has me stumped is this is a closed cooling system and doesn't put water into the motor...
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    Swap a 4 cyl 165 with a 6 cyl 165?

    Hi I have a 165 merc 4 cyl in a 87' Sebring. This motor has a cracked block and possibly more wrong with it. I've found another motor (165 6 cyl merc) to replace this but I'm wondering if this will match up to the Alpha 1 drive. Is this possible?
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    What would you do in this situation?

    I have a 1987 Regal Sebring with a 165 Merc Serial # B488663, 4 cyl 224 CID. I have water getting into the oil somehow and the outdrive has some sort of a epoxy patchwork :confused: I just purchased this boat for $2000 and the boat itself is in good shape. My question is would it be worth it for...
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    Water in the oil?

    Hi I have a 1987 Regal Sebring with a 165 merc 3.7L that I just purchased for 2K. I went to change the oil today and it looks like a milkshake coming out. This engine was converted for salt water so the cooling is internal. The motor does run good if that makes a difference. I know its probably...
  16. btaylor507

    Should I buy this boat?

    The ad "18ft. 1987 Cobia boat, cuddy cabin with porta-potty, Chevy motor I/O. Also included is a trailer, water skis, ropes, and life preservers, canvas, radio and VH radio. $3,200" I talked to the guy and he said he just put a new motor in it. I dont know much about this make boat and I dont...
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    towing with a honda civic?

    Hi, I'm purchasing a 1987 Cobia 18' , guessing around 2000 lbs, and I want to tow it with my 2005 Honda Civic. Would I be alright doing this? I believe that I can only install a class I hitch. Please let me know if I'm making a bad choice.. Thanks guys! Here's some pics of it...
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    Manufacturer of my boat????

    Please see links below. This boat is registered as a 14' 1960 Empire. When I look online to find simlar looking boats I can't find anything. The guy I purchased this from said it is in fact a 1960 Empire. Any ideas? If you could provide any information about this boat it would be greatly...
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    Prop for a 18HP 57' Evinrude Fastwin?

    I have a 57' Evinrude Fastwin 18 HP and I"m looking to buy a new prop. I have no clue on pitch,steel vs alum, etc. I want something that has good top end. I dont plan on water sking or anything. Just kind of a middle class prop. I've seen some here on iboats but not sure of the pitch I need. Any...
  20. btaylor507

    Are pressure gas tanks safe?

    First I want to say thank you to everyone here on iboats, your support is greatly appreciated. Now I just a couple questions about the older pressure fuel systems. I'm running a 57' evinrude Fastwin and its uses the old tank. Any ideas what kind of pressure is in this? I've been thinking about...
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