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    Fuel pump selection for 56 Evinrude 30HP

    Opinions wanted. I am looking at Johnson/Evinrude part number 438-555, 433-386 3 nipple, external pulse design. I think I can make this fit. Cant see which motors this pump was built for and can not find volume ratings. Wanted to shout out to the experts. I am declaring the Mukuni df44-211...
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    Trim/ Tilt toggle switch question

    1998 Alpha 1 Gen 2 When I press the toggle switch to lower the outdrive, it works flawlessly. WHen its time to raise the outdrive, nothing happens. No clicking, no sound, zippo... I can actuate the "trailer" button and outdrive comes up quickly and reliably. Please tell me if I can keep the...
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    Compression check CANT be right.....

    1958 Johnson AD-12 7.5hp - craigslist rescue. Powerhead pulled and impeller replaced with oem. needed it. Checked torque on head - nothing loose. Cleaned out dust bunnies from carb area. Spark looked good. Tightened transon clamps on iboats forum designed motor "holder" (heavy and stable)...
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    1956 Evinrude 30HP, model 25924 Everything was great, until........

    Hello everyone. What a beautiful weekend to have the boat on the water. I did get to wade in the lake at the boatramp in the afternoon and the water was not too cold but am still glad it was not up to my belt. Got to run thru a couple of gallons of 16:1 in the 1956 Evinrude 30hp, model 25924 ...
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    Not sure what I have here (pics)

    model number located 63600310. 1963 Elgin by (by Scott-McCulloch) 3.5 or 3.6hp The work is about to begin.
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    Not sure what I have here (pics)

    WHat I know: 3.5hp, SOld by SImpson Sears, Original color, never been painted Looks a lot like a Firestone that I found on Utube, Elgin? Scott Atwater? If theres a part that I NEED to take a pic of, lemmie know. I can do that. Thanks Pic 1 - box shows the SImpson Sears name Pic 2 , Starter rope...
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    Tiller handle hard as %^&* to turn

    Throttle position indicator not affecting problem. Tried it with and without. Tapered metal or plastic friction cone - will dig it out of the handle and report back. Thinking its part number 92 Sure wish handlew were available. The one I got is pretty grimy looking. Wont be able to do the...
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    Tiller handle hard as %^&* to turn

    1958 Johnson AD-12 7.5hp I took the tiller handle apart to the point that - with the rubber-plastic "handle" removed, and the handle thru bolt screwed into the shaft, you can manipulate the throttle easily with index finger and thumb. (problem is in the handle?) I can replace the handle...
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    Elgin 35

    Never heard of em. Restate - Never heard of elgin in a 35. Good project - or hopeless?
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    Collateral damage

    1956 Big twin. model 25924, 30hp. Exhaust cover removed, cleaned (not bad at all) and replaced - using 12 brand new carbon steel fillister head bolts 10-24, 3/4 in long. Looks great. Removing the lower cowl was the task that had a learning curve built into it. One of the bolts that I removed...
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    Shear pin - replacement material

    1956 Big twin. Pulled the prop and saw that the shear pin was not looking well. bent, nasty etc... looks to be 1/4 inch brass - just like the brass rod I have in my toolbox that fits like a glove. Am ready to cut off a piece and use it but something in the back of my memory banks thought it wise...
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    Thread pattern / size question

    If I can get this right ahead of time - it will save me a 3 hour trip. The exhaust cover bolts (12 of em) on a 1956 Evinrude Big twin 30. Alas, my tap & die set starts at .25 inch. I know they have 24 threads per inch I know they are less than 1/4 inch dia That leaves two possibilities. 10-24...
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    Johnson 1958 AD-12 7,5hp New Toy Pics

    Found a new toy. Last run in 1998. 4 gallon tank clean and pretty rust free, I am amazed. enjoy the pics. Does that tilt lever "tang" look bent in pic #3?
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    Pressure Tank

    Friend left this on my doorstep last week. I DO not know how to open the dang thing! WHo made it? When? I do know he was a fan of the Scott Atwater brand in his younger days. Flyin Scott as I recall him say. Maybe its one of "those" ?
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    taking off the exhaust cover

    Is about to get the better of me. 1956 big twin 30. I have all but one bolt removed. One twisted and snapped. Remaining bolt is bottom right (I bet many of you all already guessed which one was being a bugger) My question is if I have to remove the power head to do this job correctly? That...
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    1956 30hp Evinrude adventures

    Hello everyone, The questions today revolve around the 30 HP Big twin that I have been working on since - what seems like a long time. Carb rebuilt, new ignition parts (coils, condensors, points, wires), head gasket replaced, impellor replaced, fuel pump installed. CYL drop test done Sunday, got...
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    Fuel Line COnnector - upgrade from 2 line system

    My question is what is the part I need and where do I find it. I have a 1956 Evinrude Big Twin 30 hp with a semi newly installed mikuni fuel pump. I have my fuel line (3/16) running from fuel pump out to the tank. WOuld like to have a fuel line connector at the motor - for my one line fuel...
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    head bolts on a 56 Big twin

    Can the head bolts take some thread treatment? I'm thinking red locktite - or even that shellac stuff they used in the 50's. I chased the threads with a tap and die. OR - do I put em in bare? 20 ft lbs. 240 inch lbs
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    1956 Big twin head decarb

    Hi guys. I pulled the head (finally) and found a couple of surprises. Bottom cyl has some scratches. Cant be happy to find these but I recall its 57 years old - for crying out loud. Head gasket looks really crappy. Question - can these be "read" to tell if there was some failure in the gasket...
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    1956 Big Twin, power issue

    1956 Big Twin, power issue More adventures in boating.... 1956 Evinrude Big twin 30HP, the saga continues.... I think something needs correcting“ here's what I got - Less power than I think I ought to have. 15Mph top speed w mild wind, me& skinny wife. Can achieve 18 in perfect "œwind to...
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