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    Coils and condensers

    Having what appears to be a spark problem on my 1957 18hp Evinrude. Going out to pick up a new pair of spark plug wires but I was wondering if anyone new what the capacity should be in microfarads on the condensers and what ohm ratings should be on the primary and secondary windings of the coils...
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    Fine tuning

    I presently own a 1958 evinrude 18hp twin. Can someone tell me where the high and low speed jets should be set.(ie..How many turns each should be backed out)?
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    Fuel intake

    As I have yet to receive my owners manual for my 18hp (1957), I need help to confirm the location of the intake by-pass cover.Is this the cover to which the fuel filter is attatched?
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    Fuel Tank

    Discovered yesterday that the base of my fuel tank around the seam has started to leak. This carry-on can is for my 57 Evinrude(origional) so I guess I can't complain to much however I was hoping that I could use a sealant like they use on car gas tanks. Has anyone had success with this...
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    Fuel Tank

    Discovered yesterday that the base of my fuel tank around the seam has started to leak. This carry-on can is for my 57 Evinrude(origional) so I guess I can't complain to much however I was hoping that I could use a sealant like they use on car gas tanks. Has anyone had success with this...
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    Tiller handle

    Coming up short.If anybody has a tiller handle for a 1957 18hp Evinrude please let me know.I have presently contacted all of the stores in my area with no luck.I am also trying to get the right spark plugs. The motor calls for J6J Champions. If anyone knows a crossreference that would apply,that...
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    1958 Evinrude

    Looking for links to parts to my motor.The first being a tiller handle.Any help would be greatly appreciated as the internet is vast.
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    Model#

    Well,I was able to turn up the model number(15024).If I am correct this number corresponds with a 1958 18hp Evinrude.Knobby, if the tiller handle you have in the back of the shop fits my outboard let me know.Thanks
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    Tune up

    While i wait for the temperatue outside to warm up,can someone give me a brief rundown as to what a person should do to tune up my 18hp Evinrude.I know for a fact that the motor has not been run in quite some time and I do not want to dump alot(ya its relative)of money into it if it is ready for...
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    18hp Evinrude

    Thanks for all those that responded so quickly. All that I could find this morning was the plate with the serial number on it(2327). I opened the cowling but could not find the model #.
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    18hp Evinrude

    Hello. As I am just getting into boating I have a question that maybe easy for someone else to answer.I was given a 18hp Evinrude a couple of months back with hopes that I can use it on my 14 foot aluminum.The only setback that I have is I wan't the tiller handle(not sure if terms are correct...
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