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    1956 Big Twin 30 - Mikuni pulse pump install (pics)

    COmments welcome. I think that this turned out better than I had thought. Thanks everyone for help along the way Inside view of cover from top cyl after drilled and tapped and nipple installed Hee's the installed Mikuni pulse pump Side shot showing clearance under cowl Before pic
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    Mercruiser 3.0 on a 97 Cobia 19, throttle cable sticky?

    Hello all. SO here's the situation: Boat is great. Engine starts and runs without flaw - with one exception. When its time to throttle down and go to neutral, what I get is a "higher than I want it" idle speed - that would result in an uncomfortable CLUNK when gears are re-engaged. My solution...
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    1956 Big Twin fuel pump install (pic)

    My plans are to drill and tap spot circled in red with 1/8 inch pipe thread. Mikuni pulse pump will be bolted to spot circled in green - replacing existing bolt with longer bolt. "new" bolt will be 1.31 inches thread length which will also support a .125 thick "washer " that will give...
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    1956 Evinrude Big twin 30hp fuel

    Hi guys, For the life of me, I cant find the old posts talking about the 2 line to 1 line conversions on the old engines. Yeah, I know U tube has something to offer but I wanted to wave a flag here so that I get the first "parts order" correct. Me thinks that Carb removal is first (no problem)...
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    1956 30hp fuel pump conversion

    Hi guys, For the life of me, I cant find the old posts talking about the 2 line to 1 line conversions on the old engines. Yeah, I know U tube has something to offer but I wanted to wave a flag here so that I get the first "parts order" correct. Me thinks that Carb removal is first (no problem)...
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    1956 Evinrude Big twin 30hp

    First, thanks to all who have helped me along with this project. It has been a great time. High Trim, F_R, Racerone, OldBoat, Milliesdad, Racerone and others. Thanks one and all. How much power should this engine produce? Got it on the water Memorial Day Saturday. Here's the good - Motor...
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    1956 Evinrude Big twin 30hp

    Thank You Everyone. High Trim, Old Boat, Racerone, F-R, Ga Boater and many others. Thank You to everyone that has held my hand thru this "revival" of this oldie but goodie. Memorial Day weekend, put the boat in the water with the wife as first mate (appropriate). fueled up with 4 gallons of...
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    Where can I find a diagram of a 1956 carb - big twin

    30hp, Putting the carb back together. Very exciting.. (slow day) The seals that should have been on the carb - many are MIA and I wanted to get an idea how the factory put it together originally. Looking for an exploded view of the carb. I know I've seen it before but am unable to find the...
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    58 evinrude fuel system

    Re: 58 evinrude fuel system Here's a pic of the air line nipple on the carb. Compared to a 1/4 inch bolt to get perspective. Notice fine thread.
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    1956 carb rebuild

    First of all, let me say that I have read all the archived posts on carb rebuilds that I could find, and yes, it was a huge boost of information that lifted my confidence factor. I'm looking for comments at this point. Does this float need to be replaced? Yes its cork but seems to have some...
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    1956 Evinrude Q's - pics

    Re: 1956 Evinrude Q's - pics pic 1 - Who can tell me what this screw "does" - besides "holds stuff tight". I'm wondering if the gear shift shaft seal is letting water in lower unit. - and if this screw has a hand in replacement of that seal. pic 3 - should I suspect this seal failing because...
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    1956 Evinrude Q's - pics

    Re: 1956 Evinrude Q's - pics Thanks for all the input guys. I just ordered a head gasket. Its being drop shipped from a FL location. Sierra is not listing them anymore - got kind of nervous when everybody said they didn't have a listing in their books. Re the cosmetics - The motor looks ok but...
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    1956 Evinrude Q's - pics

    Re: 1956 Evinrude Q's - pics BTW, weren't you missing the flywheel nut? will need to check earlier thread(s). Good memory. FOund the nut. The one on the left is $20 on evinrude price list. On right - .60 No, I have not removed the head. COmpression test - pull cord - 90psi on both. when...
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    1956 Evinrude Q's - pics

    Re: 1956 Evinrude Q's - pics SO, If the 56 does not have a thermostat - the overheat event that discolored the top cyl was caused by ....... blockage? Disregard and proceed ? A lot could have happened in the last 57 years. I will see what it looks like after everything ELSE is addressed and...
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    1956 Evinrude Q's - pics

    1956 Evinrude big twin 30 hp, the saga continues. Present status ? Pulled boat to lake where it will keep the Cobia company. Magneto assembled, checked, rechecked, points cleaned with lacquer thinner, stuck in water can, attached fuel system, and eventually got her running a sweet idle song...
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    I did a dummy

    I thought I was doing pretty good. (famous last words) Got all the parts labled and in plastic bags... cant find the nut for the flywheel. Who knows the thread pattern for the nut? I am half certain it will turn up - later -but I need to seal the magneto rebuild now. I'd rather not spend $20...
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    1961 Fiberglass runabout question.

    Re: 1961 Fiberglass runabout question. I am laughing my keester off at last comment. - Which brings me to true confessions..... The "earlier pics " were taken in the garage of the fellow I bought the boat from. Here's my garage......
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    1961 Fiberglass runabout question.

    Re: 1961 Fiberglass runabout question. When I found her, I was amazed by a few things. The windscreen was the clearest I've seen, and there was a piece of 3/8 inch painted plywood used as a pad between the motor and transom. The plywood was still viable - which I could not imagine. Just fell...
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    1961 Fiberglass runabout question.

    Here we go, 1961 WHitehouse - 15' The "question" involves the plywood under the bow and behind the "dash board". The plywood seems to be de laminated. I can stick my finger between the layers easily, there is no cracking or flaking of the wood. I am thinking about just re gluing the...
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    1956 Evinrude mechanical adventures - pics

    Re: 1956 Evinrude mechanical adventures - pics ANother question, - what is that nasty looking grease that is on the screws here. I saw it in the pics that Rapunzel posted and was curious.
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