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    Cannon Downrigger Optimum TS Jammed

    What was your result? Mine is doing the same thing, but I have braid, it just quit during cycling mode, now up button shuts it off.
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    '57 BigTwin won't go into gear

    HI folks, '57 Evinrude bigtwin runs great. When first purchased, she would occasionally jump out of forward gear. I checked the clutch dog, found worn corners, turned it around and was good to go for roughly 60 hours of operation. I change the lower unit oil frequently (after nearly every...
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    Johnson Colt Fuel/Tilt Decals?

    Just about done refinishing my Dad's 1986 Johnson Colt. Found a decal kit on ebay awhile back. I've placed the new decals where the old ones were but I have two new ones that were not on the motor when he bought it. My question is, anybody know where the trim decal goes, and what should be on...
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    OMC prop #376738

    EDIT: searched the forum, shoulda done that first, sorry still learning - looks like it will work - would still appreciate if someone could confirm though I've got a '57 BigTwin. Will that prop fit? It is apparently low pitch and the blades appear to have quite a bit of surface area. I...
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    Old Evinrudes - 35hp vs 40hp

    I'm wondering if anybody's compared a '57-'59 BigTwin 35hp with a '60s 40hp. Usually I'm fishing and more power wouldn't matter much, but a few times a year I ferry a heavy load of camping gear. The old girl ('57) doesn't like it much, even w/ a 10x12 prop. Also, I've got a 10x17 two blade...
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    1957 to 196? Big Twins - design differences

    I run a 1957 35hp evinrude that runs good and I've got three '58 parts motors - one is a Lark. question: Anyone know if there's a good book or website for researching the design changes from 1957 through the 60s? I'd like to learn all the details, but for now I'm primarily concerned with the...
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    Electric Starter Problem

    I've got a 35hp 1958 Evinrude. I installed an electric starter that I purchased used, and a new solenoid. The starter looks unused and the seller claimed it was never used - the motor he put it on was stored improperly and seized up. The solenoid looked like it had been purchased and...
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    Johnson Colt Rebuild?

    I've been skimming over posts that mention the Johnson Colt. I have a 1986 JCOCDR and absolutely love that little motor. I ran across the following post. The user is apparently infrequently or totally inactive, so I'm wondering if someone can tell me where I could get the parts required to do...
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    Johnson 2hp sputter - timing?

    My 2hp has started sputter/coughing so much that it won't stay running. I've cleaned the carb and put in a new plug. I don't think it is a fuel flow problem because in the past when that WAS a problem I'd have to run it at half choke but it would never cough. Could anybody point me in the...
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    Columbian Props

    Anybody know where I can find information on Columbian props? I'm trying to determine the fit of model J2H and am coming up empty on google.
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    0.75 change in pitch?

    I've got a '57 35hp evinrude on a 16ft arkansas traveler (aluminum semi-v). It does just over 26 mph (gps) when set to the 4th (highest) trim setting. It drops about 1mph w/ each lower notch, I usually run at 3rd position. I usually have two average size men, gas, fishing gear, battery, 2hp...
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    vinyl for boat fenders?

    I'm going to make some bumpers (for my aluminum boat) from the foam tubes I've seen used as water toys. I think most people call them water or pool 'noodles'. I'm not especially fond of the standard vinyl fenders that are made to hang from gunnels and I'm also trying to end up w/ more coverage...
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    Carb Cleaning Tip

    Took the carb off a '59 bigtwin two days ago. It was so gummed up that I had to put the whole carb in a vice and tap on the bowl a little to get it off. It was pretty bad. The inside was entirely coated with a hard brown film. I immersed it in gumout carb cleaner for two days. When I took...
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    Crazy Chinese Canoe

    Just thought people would get a kick out of this... http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/doitwinit/product-detailUetmWuTovicI/China-Canoe-Rowing-Boat-VMC-NS380-.html 13' "Canoes" don't weigh 100KG LOL Maybe you could try and call it a good boat or something but it has no oarlocks or mast...
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    one cylinder fouling plug, other is clean

    1957 bigtwin runs well - top cylinder fouling the plug (black) but bottom is fine - swapped plugs, same result. could it be the plug cable? is there anyway to test a cable (I've got several to choose from). time to get a compression tester. bought one and couldn't figure out why both...
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    Please tell me this is aluminum!

    the lister 'knows nothing about boats' but says this is a 1962 star cruiser if this boat's not aluminum please save me the drive out there either way it is in nice shape and the price is pretty low, but i'm not interested in fiberglass boats (and i'm assuming 0 value on the merc since i know...
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    Fuel Leak

    I've got a '57 Evinrude that I've only had out a few times. The first couple it ran great - flawless for several hours the second time, with many restarts. Then the motor sat for about 2 weeks and at the next outing LOTS of gas started leaking from the carb (front) when priming. The problem...
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    johnson rd21 vs rds21

    What's the difference - starter? I thought an E after the model designated electric start. Thanks
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    NiCads for Trolling Motor Battery?

    I picked up a box of AA NiCads very cheap. When I say box I mean like three shoe boxes full...hundreds. Since I only need a couple dozen for remotes/flashlights/etc, I am trying to figure out what I could use them for. I did some quick calculations on amp hours (# of AAs to attain the...
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    Oil/Grease Leak? '57 35 hp Evinrude

    Noticed this oil stain running down the leg of my motor after a few hours romping around the lake. There's a screw missing (highlighted by the red box on the right side). I assume that is part of the cause, but I'm wondering if this indicates any other problem and what I should do (besides...
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