evinrude fleetwin hood?

merkdawg

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57 evinrude fleetwin. Is there an easy way to put the hood on? Having trouble with shift lever in the way. Thought there might be a trick or easier technique?
 

kbait

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Re: evinrude fleetwin hood?

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about! I just keep messing with 'em.. F N R and it eventually goes on. I've worked on a bunch of those and I never figured out the 'proper' method. It's just a tight SOB. Hopefully someone will chime in with their answer. I'll definitely take notice! I do remember something about pulling the high speed needle out, and re-installing it after the cover was secured?? That might have been a different aluminum cowled old J/E motor though..
 

Chinewalker

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Re: evinrude fleetwin hood?

I've got several of those Fleetwins and it works better if the shift lever is in reverse. Takes a little doing, but it'll go on...
 
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