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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    If you have the plug out , you can try this, 1- get another plug that fits in the head. 2- break out the glass insulator including the stuff around the electrode. 3- take what remains [the steel part with a hole in the center] and tap threads in it to accept a grease fitting. 4- screw that into...
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    Antique Johnson outboard value

    Post the same question over on the AOMCI site . any pictures would really help. Great bunch of guys over there Someone will guide you. Good luck.
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    4404 Evinrude Zephyr question

    Hi I posted this question over on AOMCI site but did not get to many replies so I thought I would ask it here, "Does any know of anyone who is making, or has a work around replacement, for the vibration damper/shock absorber that sits just below the powerhead on a 4404 Zephyr? Its the one that...
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    Info on a Johnson AD-10 powerhead swap

    I have a Johnson AD -10 model, 7.5 horsepower, that has a bad skirt on a piston . I found a powerhead for sale from a 1953 Evinrude fleetwin 7.5 horse. It looks like it would interchange just have to swap the intake , maybe the head.. Anyone have the information / experience to tell me yea or...
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    Evinrude Sportsman model 4416 2hp prop replacement question

    While working on my Evinrude Sportsman, I noticed what looks like a fracture in the prop. I know that I could have it repaired but, I would prefer to find one that is in better shape. My motor has the right angle gear case . I believe that they were also made with the fisherman [down angled]...
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    4409 Evinrude Sportsman 2hp OME spark plug?

    I need to purchase a spark plug for this little outboard. All the information I can find online is for older [1938-42] engines. That says the OME plug for it was a Champion J-8 or H-10 . Does anyone know if that is correct to the 1946 models? Or , if it is not , what plug was in it when it was new?
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    Another question about a 1946 Evinrude Sportsman 2 HP

    I am getting different answers to this question on the AOMCI ask a member, so I thought I would post it here for some input. I need to know what type of lube goes in the gearcase of this 1946 Model 4409 Evinrude I believe it is stiff grease [like corn head] but not sure.I am also wondering if...
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    1946 Evinrude Sportsman 2 HP rebuild

    I have this 1946 Evinrude Sportsman model 4409 that I have started to rebuild .It runs well and unlike me, is in good shape for its age. I would like to change the "wrap a rope "start pulley to a recoil type. I have been searching for info on what models used the same recoil [looks like the...
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    Eagle Fish ID II question

    I just had a Eagle Fish ID II portable gave to me . It appears that the display is bad . I do not normally use this brand I use Humminbirds. I am wondering if a display from a different model Eagle would work .Maybe the Supra Pro or another model. Anyone have the info on these? [i just would...
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    British Seagull Silver Century Carburetor questions

    I have a British Silver Seagull model WSPCL that I have done some research on and some questions have popped up. It is missing the carburetor and I believe the one that came on it was a AMAL 416. So far the only ones I have found are overseas and the shipping is rather high. I see that they use...
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    66 evinrude- 40hp gesrcase rebuild

    I am replacing/rebuilding the gearcase o a 1966 evinrude model 40553m . when I got ready to reassemble , I realized that I could mot recall which way the pictured washer is installed. does it go in with the tabs up and down [in line with the drive shaft] or with the tabs side to side ? thanks
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    British Seagull Silver Century acceptable compression

    I just came into this Silver Century and have a few questions about it. It is mostly intact but is missing the carburetor . Before I purchase one and have it shipped from overseas, I would like to know if it is salvageable. I did a compression check, and came up with 50-60 lbs. [keep in mind...
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    '46 evinrude sportsman carburetor service

    I recently came into this little outboard ,and the carburetor needed service it was full of gunk . I opened it up and cleaned the bowls [had to make a new cork float] This is my first time with this type of carburetor, any special "look for" details? I am assuming that the included poppet valve...
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    Evinrude Sportsman Coil

    I am working on a 1946 Evinrude Sportsman 2 HP outboard model 4409 . The coil checks bad and needs replacement . Can I use the "OMC coil fix" by removing the windings from the common 2-40 HP coil and applying them to the laminates from this motor? I measured the laminate size that would go...
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    wood transom finish

    My project involves replacing the wood transom in a aluminum boat . I have the transom built and ready to install,except the finish. I want to be able to see the wood after the finish is applied so only a clear finish is acceptable. In the forums i have read that most use a epoxy coating ,then...
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    1947 elgin 1-1/4 outboard restore

    I am in the process of restoring this little 1-1/4 hp. Elgin model 571-58301 outboard, I need to find out what lube went in the gearcase . regular 80/90 weight lower gear oil , or lubriplate 105 . The owner manual says, Sears Underwater Grease. Does anyone know what the replacement was for...
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    stale gas uses

    Through various sources , I have about 20 gallons of old E10 ethanol mix here at the house that I do not want to run in my outboards. So what other uses have we found for this stuff? I have read about grass/weed killing, and getting rid of fire ants. [not a problem here in the northeast] but I...
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    !964 Yachtwin prop parts info

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    !964 Yachtwin prop parts info

    Right now, as it sits, the bushing is only centering the hub, on the prop nut end of the assembly . The hub can be inserted through the rubber prop ring,into the into the prop. It stops only when the large ring area on the housing end contacts the prop [see the arrow] part #28 the bushing goes...
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    help uploading files and photos

    I am having a problem uploading photos from my desktop PC to the forum posts. I have tried several times by adding a attachment, finding the file on my PC, when I try to upload I get a message from the iboats webpage that says "UNKNOWN ERROR" I then copied the same file to my laptop, when...
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