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    1958 Lone Star Malibu

    I have a chance to pick up this boat and am wondering if it might be a good one to restore. Comes with an evinrude 18, and trailer. Hasn't been on the water since 1980. THe floor is out but looks fairly complete. How deep am I getting myself in? I have the time as I am retired and have...
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    1960 18hp Fastwin and 1958 18hp Fastwin

    I have the 60 and a chance of getting the 1958. Are the parts interchangeable on these years?
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    1960 Evinrude 18 Fastwin original prop size. 15032

    The prop on this motor doesnt seem to be at a 9.25 diameter. When I measure, it seems to show 8.25. What is the proper way to measure the diameter? From what I can tell the original is suppose to be a 9.25 diam with a 7" pitch. Part # 012102. Any help would be great as the old one is a bit...
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    1960 18hp fastwin rope pull cord

    Have a 1960 18 fastwin and need to find the rubber grip on the pull cord. It's blue originally and a part not listed as being there. Anyone point me in the right direction? Model 15032. Tanks in advance, Boyd
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    1960 non pressurised Evinrude 6 gal gas tank leaks at pin connection

    Hi All, I have a 1960 18 hp Evinrude Fastwin that came with a 6 gal tank of the same vintage I suspect. It is a "cruise a day" Evinrude vented tank with the 2 large prongs and 2 small pins. It has gas coming out of the moveable pin with the brass bushing. I have read how to drill out the caps...
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    lower gear case gasket cement

    Looks like I could use one of 3 maybe. Scotchweld 847 ($22) -- Permatex, "the right stuff" ($16)---permatex aviation gasket cement ($6). I What do you think?
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    1960 Evinrude 18 fastwin start up

    THis motor hasn't run in decades. I changed the water pump and gas lines (first time for me), mixed a 24:1 ratio and presto, she fired up and ran well,very well. The shroud is an 8.5 out of 10 and the motor was used untill 1970, and then only a few times. I don't think any one looked at this...
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    1960 fastwin 18hp impeller change

    The manual is it's way, but am wondering if the power head has to be removed to drop the lower unit to change waterpump impeller? Thanks
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    water pump impeller change

    I've ordered a new OEM impeller for my 1960 18hp fastwin. Do I need a new gasket for the lower housing or will "the right stuff" work to seal it up. Never changed one yet so am waiting for a manual as well. Thanks in advance, boyd66k20
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    Fuel line sizes for 1960 evinrude fastwin 18 #15032

    Maybe someone could direct me to the fuel line sizes under the shroud of model 15032 Evinrude 1960 fastwin 18hp. Hard to tell as they are original. Looks like 2 sizes. Can I get them at the local auto parts store too? Thanks in advance
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    1960 Evinrude 18 fastwin start up

    My first post here, so bear with me. Found an older Chriscraft with a 1960 Evinrude 18 Fastwin. Hasn't been started since '99 but kept in basement. A fresh water motor that looks really nice, but haven't had cover off yet and am going to meet the owner and try and start it tomorrow. I...
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