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    How do you find a reliable mechanic

    I have tried to fix my 1968 Evinrude 3cyl 55hp outboad motor to no avail. I am looking for a mechanic who will diagnose the problem and be able to fix it in a reasonable time and at a reasonable price. I went to the local marine service center that was recommended and they won't look at it for 2...
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    68 55hp evinrude problems

    Took boat out yesteday and had some problems with the motor Info that I know 1968 3 cyl evinrude 55 hp Started in the drive way fine with mufff on ran for 5 minutes and idled fine and rev up ok. Took boat to a local lake again started fine and ran for 3-5 minutes then it stalled per my wife, had...
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    68 hp evinrude 3 cyl cold problems

    I have a 68 Evinrude 3 cyl on my 14' MFG tri hull and in the summer months the motor ran fine. The only item that is not functional and I have not needed is the automatic choke - It has the ability to be done manually. It also has the ability to change the fuel mixture (lean to rich) on the...
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    Need help on wiring 68 Evinrude

    I need help in wiring up my 68 evinrude 3 cyl 55 hp ob motor. I can get the motor to run but I cannot get the solenoid to engage or click. I have tested the solenoid and it does work and will pass current to the starter. My problem is I have two wires that attach to the small posts on the...
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    where can I find encapsilation material?

    I need to encapsulate some open cell foam in the engine cover of my 68 55hp evinrude. it starting to get all crumbly and I don't want it foul up the carbs. I also have some foam under the bow that I want to do the same with it is under the cap so the material has to have the capability of being...
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    need advise on installation

    I have a 1977 MFG Gypsy Trihull I have finished most of the removal of the old glass that was used on the sides of the old stringers. I have cut the new stringers and they look like they will fit pretty good. The old stringers were a single 3/4" plywood capped with a 3" piece of 3/8" plywood...
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    What to Do?

    I am ready to put in my stringers on my 77 MFg and the boat hull has changed shape. The new stringers 3/4" ply are cut and I can match to the old ones and they match almost perfectly. But the boat is on the trailer and the OB is still attached to the transom. It appears if the rear bunks that...
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    Looking for Idea's for toggle panel

    I am doing several projects on my 77 MFG Gypsy and one of them is creating a new way to mount several toggle switches. I have my new fuse panels ( automotive style) installed and the the bus for the ground so I don't need fuses. I am looking for idea's where someone fabricated someting out of...
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    Another Stringer Question

    I have the Tri Hull cleaned up on my 77 MFG Gypsy now the question is the original stringers stopped any water that got into the hull from getting to the bilge. 1. Is there a way to create gaps or holes at the bottem of the stringers to allow water to pass? or is there another solution. I hate...
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    ?? on replacing the deck on a 77 MFG Gypsy

    I have started the deck(s) removal and have reached the hull. It appears that there were two prevoius attempts at repairs both involving 3/4 plywood that went in untreated. The foam was soaked and the two strings were rotted out ( I expected this) and I am prepared to replace the stringers. Here...
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    77 MFG Gypsy Tri Hull rebuild

    Re: ?? on replacing the deck on a 77 MFG Gypsy Re: ?? on replacing the deck on a 77 MFG Gypsy Here are the pictures of the Hull and the tunnel that runs down the center of the boat and the gap in the tunnel.
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    77 MFG Gypsy Tri Hull rebuild

    I have started the deck(s) removal and have reached the hull. It appears that there were two prevoius attempts at repairs both involving 3/4 plywood that went in untreated. The foam was soaked and the two strings were rotted out ( I expected this) and I am prepared to replace the stringers. Here...
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