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    Cavitation plate above keel (pic) will this work?

    I've recently built a Glen-L boat and installed my short shaft motor. Right now, my cavitation plate is about 1.5" above the bottom of the boat, how much will this affect my performance on plane? Also, I'm concerned with water pickup. I know it's ideal to have the plate in a straight line with...
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    Seller ran outboard in barrel with soap

    Im considering purchasing a used outboard. The seller showed me the motor setup in a barrel with lots of dish soap added. He stated its to keep the grease down. Should I be cautious of a leaky lower unit or is this a common practice? I'm guessing it could be used to clean the cooling system OR...
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    Is this used outboard priced fair?

    I'm going to look at a 1996 Evinrude 30hp motor tomorrow for $795. Is this a fair price if I see no major issues with it? http://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/3102448149.html
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    Evinrude Ski Twin bad gear and clutch dog

    1966 Evinrude Ski Twin 33hp model 33653 I think I figured out why my motor was knocking and jumping while on the throttle. After reading some posts around here regarding the issue, I split my gearcase and discovered my forward gear and clutch dog are in very bad shape and need replacement. The...
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    evinrude ski twin timing question

    Re: evinrude ski twin timing question The picture below is the position of the armature plate where the motor sits and idles. Does it look right OR does the armature plate have to be against the stop? The link and sync was done correctly so this should be the right way. The thing I don't...
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    evinrude ski twin timing question

    Re: evinrude ski twin timing question I figured I would continue on this thread rather than starting a new one with my updated situation on this motor. The culprit for the idle sneeze was a clogged high speed passage in the float bowl that I missed while rebuilding the carb. That problem is...
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    Evinrude Ski Twin 33hp knock at mid RPM

    Hi Folks, I just took out my Evinrude Ski Twin 33hp model 33653D that I thought would be running good. Let me begin by saying that just about every component on this motor has been replaced. New fuel system and ignition system. The motor starts and idles fine, but when I bring up the RPMs it has...
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    Evinrude Ski Twin 33hp won't fire

    I'm still having problems with my motor. It's a 1966 Evinrude Ski Twin 33hp 33653d. I originally had problems with coughing/spit back and after replacing the entire fuel system and all ignition components it will not even fire. Compression is 95 on both cylinders. The carb was rebuilt, and when...
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    Fuel pump to carb fuel line fittings

    I have a 1966 Evinrude ski twin using a new fuel pump (iboats Part # 18-7352). Problem is, the fuel nipple on my carb is 3/16" and the fuel pump is 3/8". What are my options for fitting my fuel line to my carb? Can I go to my local hardware store and use some reducing brass fittings?
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    Coils for 1967 Chrysler 55 hp

    I'm having trouble finding replacement coils for my 1967 Chrysler 55hp model 5577. Can someone direct me to a website where they sell them or will other model years/types be compatible? The parts suppliers I know of only go down to 1974 for parts. Thanks
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    evinrude ski twin timing question

    Hello, I'm following my service manual for link and sync on a 1966 ski twin and I'm confused by the last instruction. It says: "manually rotate armature base to full spark position". I know what the armature base is but what exactly is full spark position in relation to this? I'm supposed to do...
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    Picked up another evinrude ski twin for $50

    Just thought I would share.. I nabbed a 1969 Evinrude Ski Twin 33hp today off craigslist for $50 bucks. It's a bit dirty, however when I brought it home I immediately tried to start it and it fired right up and ran! I pulled the lower end, because the oil came out almost like an off-white putty...
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    Boat covering on a budget

    I just built a wooden boat and after covering it with a tarp and a few weeks of rain, there is water inside it along with some rotting (I guess I didn't encapsulate well enough). I'm looking for a way to waterproof and cover the boat for the winter without spending the money for a real cover. I...
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    Please diagnose my engine problem (video)

    1966 Evinrude Ski twin 33hp model no. 33653 I'm having a problem with my motor idling, once it gets down to lower RPM's it starts to do this. I just cleaned the carb completely so that's not the problem. Carb needle settings are stock. It has good compression too with spark in both cylinders...
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    Shift shaft o-ring problem

    1966 Evinrude Ski-twin 33hp model no. 33653 I'm having trouble identifying what I need to do in order to replace the o-ring in my shift shaft bushing. The o-ring I received in my lower unit rebuild kit does not fit inside the shift shaft bushing, as it is too big. According to the...
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    Question about water/oil mix in lower unit

    I never ended up applying gasket sealer to my gearcase halves which led to lots of water getting in my oil (but only for a second, then I took it apart). Am I required to completely clean out every bearing including the ones pressed in for my drive shaft? I'm not sure how to go about this, since...
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    Wiring push button choke

    1966 Evinrude Ski-twin here trying to hook up my starter switch with push button choke to the motor. So far the starter switch works but choke does not. Can someone tell me where to connect the wires from "C" on the starter switch, to the junction box solenoid and finally to the choke solenoid...
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    1966 Ski Twin coughing/sputters at idle

    Hi folks, I'm trying to run my ski twin but I get a rough idle and it's hard to start. I recently rebuilt the carb thouroughly and am running fresh gas. Fuel pump looks fine. Some may say it could be a lean issue but the motor is throwing lots of smoke. Could this be a possible ignition issue? I...
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    Help locating starter solenoid

    Can someone tell me where to find the starter solenoid on my 1966 Evinrude Ski twin 33hp? The motor didn't come with the other end of the wiring harness and I'm having trouble figuring out all the electrical components.
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    oil leak from lower unit gearcase

    1966 evinrude 33hp ski twin with a split gear case housing is leaking oil but cannot find the source. Since it is a split case, I'm wondering if its leaking from the bolts that hold it together. Does the split case require some type of sealer or will the spaghetti ring be enough? There is all...
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