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    18HP 1963 Johnson - Fast and High Speed Idle Knob

    I have a 1963 Johnny 'Rude 18hp. Bought it for a song and happy to have it! It works great and I am impressed with its performance. The only problem is the High Speed knob is loose like a Kardashian in February! The knob flops around and spins like a propellor as I roll at wide open throttle...
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    Is this motor too low?

    This motor looks too low to me... but this is how I see many boats setup. Any one shed some light on this situation? Thanks!!! Craig
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    SeaFoam - Before or after Carb rebuild?

    I am not sure if I am posting this in the proper forum... but it seems like the most appropriate for the subject matter. I have an 18hp 1971 Evinrude that I am reconditioning from A to Z; LU seals and gaskets, water pump, fuel lines and pump redo... points and condensers... and a carb rebuild...
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    Spark Plug Gap Changing Every Time Motor Starts

    Have a friend who has a 9.9hp Rude. Every time he starts it, the plug gaps change (get smaller). Sounds like a piston head is slapping the plug to me. If the plug is the correct one, what would cause the pistons to travel too high? Crank shaft bent? (I know that this is thin on info, but this...
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    71 and 72 - 18hp Evinrude Prop and other things...

    Hi guys! I bought two 18hp "Rudes this week after reading on this forum for the last couple of years about how good and dependable these motors are. One is a 1971... this is the one that is "running" with no prop installed... the other is a 1972. There are a couple of pieces missing on the...
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    12 Volt Variable Switch 50 Amps... Where?

    I am doing a little hillbilly mod to my transom mount 50# Minn Kota. I want to bow mount it... the shaft is a little short, so I am going to put on a telescopic articulating handle. I cant twist the grip to adjust the speed, so I am thinking of ways to get around this fact. I looked at Big Foot...
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    93 Yamaha 25hp Top Rebuild Help

    I am looking at a boat-trailer-Motor package that looks great and has a great price... I think. The seller says: "Yamaha 25hp manual start tiller short(15') shaft. Runs rough (recently), low compression, may require an engine rebuild, according to a mechanic. Has new propeller, and lower unit...
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    To Gluvit or Not To Gluvit? Temperature...

    I need to apply some Gluvit to the inside of my tin boat. I have sanded and prepped and I am ready to apply it. Problem is; Trout season opens the 24th of April and I want my boat ready for that day. The weather forecast for the next few days (I am off 'til Monday) is; Today: High 42 - Low 21...
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    What is the difference; Tin & Aluminum? (And other Questions!)

    I am not a metallurgist. That is likely painfully obvious by my thread title. I have a removable bow and aft casting deck project that I will get going in the spring. I am a cheap bugger and I am looking for cheap to free sources for my building material. The decks will be aluminum as I want it...
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    Why Not A Trailer With Coil Springs?

    I have seen a number of people wanting a used trailer, but they specify "No coil springs". :confused: Why? We are talking about small trailers for 12 to 16ft boats. I have an old 1950s Tee-Nee Trailer and it has coil springs and shocks. I like it. Is there an advantage to leaf springs over...
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    Power Distribution; Redeux

    I have another one of my brilliant ideas. I want to make a battery bay under the center bench on my little 14foot tinny. I want to keep weight down to a minimum, so to that end, the batteries will be easy in and easy out. This will be a 12 volt setup only. I only have 6 connections listed, but I...
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    The Eska LIVES! Now how do I change the LU oil?

    The I bought an Eska (1977 15hp) because I did not know better. I bought it on a whim and then read all the horror stories about it. At the start of the season I was on my way to a little fishing vacation when the hing that holds the engine onto the bracket cracked off while driving. Good...
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    The Springbok Cronicles; Three Stages Of Joy! 14ft Aluminum

    I am going to do this project in three stages due to necessity; I need the boat river worthy for the 10th of October for my little 4 day camping/walleye fishing trip on the Gatineau River using just my 50lb trust transom mount MinnKota. Stage I (From September 21st to October 4th) Remove all...
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    Sealing Aluminum Hull With Poly Resin?

    I do not have any "Holes" in the hull, but it does appear to be leaking pretty good around the drain plug and perhaps from some seams. I have some left over Poly NoWax Resin... Taking in account that I will prep the seams with an aluminum brush and clean it properly. Is Poly effective in...
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    Springbok Information + Lots Of Pics & Transom Q's

    I am looking to restore and reinforce the transom of a 14 foot Springbok that I traded for my restored fiberglass. I found the ID plate put on upside down and I am a little suspicious that it is not the original plate. It says that the max HP on this rig is 7.5 HP. Does this make sense?! A 14...
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