I have a 65 Evinrude big twin. Manual Shift with the lever on the side. Now bear with me cause I know ziltch about motors. Anyway, it seems with the lever all the way forward..It's in neutral. Middle is forward and back is reverse. I have a feeling this is not the way it's supposed to be...
How do I find out what year a Motor is. It's a 40Hp long shaft I think<br /><br />I have an evinrude with the following model and Ser #<br /><br />Model # 40553M<br /><br />SN # E02153<br /><br />Thanks for the help
Friend of mine is giving me a 1972 Evinrude 25HP. Not a tiller model. My questions are this. He said it needs a prop shaft and seals?? Also, it has no controls for the motor. I'd like to put it on my 16 foot duck boat.<br /><br />Anyway, where can I go to get parts for this. What should I...
I heard or read someplace that these motors are the same with just a different carb. Can I turn my 8 hp into a 15? They weigh the same and look identical<br /><br />Joe
Ran the 8Hp last night in a trash can to see how it runs. Seemed to work great. This morning I go out and notice a black small puddle under the prop on the floor. It looks like it was leaking out of the prop. Took prop off and noticed this gunk on the inside as well. It's very dark and...
Hi all. I have a Four rivers large layout boat. see www.fourriverslayoutboats.com<br /><br />Anyway, I have a short shaft 5 hp Merc on it. The anti ventilation plate sit at least 5-6 inches below the boat. Stears fine but the nose of the boat wants to come up too much. Is this why? the...
